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Spain edges England 3-2 in Nations League opener at Wembley

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Spain edges England 3-2 in Nations League opener at Wembley

Summary

England faced Spain in their Nations League opener on September 26 at Wembley Stadium, suffering a narrow 3-2 defeat. After falling behind to Lamine Yamal's early goal, England rallied to lead 2-1 at halftime with goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane. The match shifted in the second half when Spain scored twice through Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal, capitalizing on England's defensive errors. Kane's missed penalty and questionable substitutions from coach Thomas Tuchel contributed to the loss, highlighting weaknesses in England's backline. The match provided insight into England's roster dynamics with upcoming fixtures in mind.

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By the Numbers

•England loses 3-2 to Spain in Nations League match at Wembley.
•Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane scored to put England ahead at halftime.
•Spain responded with two second-half goals to secure the victory.
•Kane missed a penalty, and defensive errors proved costly for England.
•Thomas Tuchel's substitutions faced criticism after match performance.

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England opened their Nations League campaign with a 3-2 home defeat against world champions Spain at Wembley Stadium. The Three Lions fell behind early to Lamine Yamal’s strike, but fought back to l...
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