England falls 3-2 to Spain despite promising performance, Tuchel says
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 10:49 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
England lost 3-2 to Spain in a competitive match on September 26. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring for Spain, capitalizing on a defensive error. England responded with goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane, taking a 2-1 lead before Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal secured the win for Spain. England manager Thomas Tuchel highlighted the team's potential to compete with top sides despite the loss and noted the impact of errors at crucial moments.
- •Lamine Yamal scores first goal for Spain.
- •England leads 2-1 after goals from Gordon and Kane.
- •Kane misses a penalty prior to Spain's comeback.
- •Tuchel argues England has the capability to compete with top teams.
- •England has won just six of their last 15 games against top-ten opponents.
- 10:49 PMYahoo Sports — Tuchel to 'keep pushing' England to reach Spain's level
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Tuchel insists England showed again that they can compete with top sides – despite narrow defeat to Spain
"Thomas Tuchel remains convinced England can get over the line against the world's best despite seeing his side blow a second-half lead to lose 3-2 to Spain on Saturday.The world champions were headed for a first competitive defeat in three-and-a-half years as England led 2-1 at half-time and then missed the chance to add to their lead when Harry Kane's penalty rattled off the woodwork.
"Thomas Tuchel defended England’s record against the world’s leading sides after their 3-2 defeat to Spain, insisting his team have proven they can beat top opposition.The England boss was frustrat...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 10:49 PMTuchel to 'keep pushing' England to reach Spain's level
Thomas Tuchel remains convinced England can get over the line against the world's best despite seeing his side blow a second-half lead to lose 3-2 to Spain on Saturday.The world champions were headed for a first competitive defeat in three-and-a-half years as England led 2-1 at half-time and then missed the chance to add to their lead when Harry Kane's penalty rattled off the woodwork.
- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 10:05 PMTuchel insists England showed again that they can compete with top sides – despite narrow defeat to Spain
Thomas Tuchel defended England’s record against the world’s leading sides after their 3-2 defeat to Spain, insisting his team have proven they can beat top opposition.The England boss was frustrat...
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