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

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 9:20 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

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

Spain defeated England 3-2 in a Nations League match at Wembley on September 26, 2026. After Lamine Yamal scored early for Spain, England countered with goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane. However, Spain's substitutes Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal scored to secure the victory. England's performance showed promise, but they struggled to maintain their lead against a seasoned Spanish side.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • •Spain leads 3-2 after a thrilling contest at Wembley.
  • •England initially came from behind with goals by Gordon and Kane.
  • •Baena and Oyarzabal's performance highlights Spain's tactical strength.
  • •Match showcased England's improvement despite squad limitations.
Latest Updates
  • 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — England take positive step forward but Spain defeat reveals true level they must reach
What they're saying
"

England 2-3 Spain: A thrilling five-goal contest at Wembley ended in favour of the world champions as substitutes Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal showed off Spain’s technical excellence

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days