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Spain edges Croatia as Kane shines in England's win over Czechia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 8:57 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Spain edges Croatia as Kane shines in England's win over Czechia

Summary

Spain rallied back to beat Croatia 2-1 on October 6 in Split, with Mikel Merino scoring twice in the second half after being subbed in at halftime. Croatia initially led with a goal from Ivan Perišić, marking the first time Spain trailed since June. Harry Kane scored two goals in England's 3-0 victory against Czechia, bringing his international total to 91 in his 125th appearance, setting an England record. Spain's win ensures they maintain their unbeaten streak for over two years.

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By the Numbers

•Mikel Merino scores twice to lead Spain's comeback against Croatia.
•Spain has not lost in 30 matches, preserving a 2½-year unbeaten streak.
•Harry Kane's two goals bring his record to 91 for England.
•England wins 3-0 against Czechia in the Nations League.

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8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Merino comes up clutch again for Spain as Kane marks record-setting match with 2 goals for England

What they're saying

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Spain preserved its 2½-year unbeaten streak by rallying to beat Croatia thanks to a clutch second-half double from super-sub Mikel Merino, while Harry Kane scored two more goals on another record-setting match for the England captain.The marathon batch of Nations League matches ended with Merino — a star off the bench so many times for Spain in recent years — powering home an 88th-minute strike to complete the world champions’ stirring recovery in a 2-1 win in Split.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEVE DOUGLAS

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