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Spain secures comeback win against England in Nations League opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 8:42 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Spain secures comeback win against England in Nations League opener

Summary

Spain opened Group A3 in League A of the UEFA Nations League with a thrilling 3-2 victory over England at Wembley on September 26. The match featured two comebacks, with Spain initially taking the lead through Yamal's early goal. England leveled the score with a goal from Gordon and took the lead with Kane's effort shortly after. However, Spain responded with goals from Baena and Oyarzabal to clinch the win. Spain's unbeaten run extends to 39 matches, having not lost since March 2024. They will next face Croatia on September 29, while England prepares to play against Czechia on the same day.

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By the Numbers

•Spain leads 39-match unbeaten streak, including 30 wins.
•Yamal opened the scoring, giving Spain an early lead.
•Kane scores to provide England a brief advantage.
•Baena and Oyarzabal secure the win for Spain.
•Next matches include Spain vs. Croatia and England vs. Czechia.

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What they're saying

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England really did try in front of their home crowd at Wembley.But the current Euro and World Cup champions EXTENDED their unbeaten run.Spain, the record-holder, are now 39 matches unbeaten — 30 win...
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