Spain vs England LIVE - Confirmed starting lineups & pre-match updates for UEFA Nations League 2026-27 clash
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Home team Spain and FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze medalist England lock horns in what is set to be a thrilling clash. In a restless Spanish capital sculpted by late-night poetry, the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid gears up to host Matchweek 6 of the UEFA Nations League A.
The reigning world champions have been in spectacular form, winning all of their group stage fixtures so far. With five wins out of five games, Spain are sitting atop the points table and have already qualified for the next round of the competition.
They are coming off a 2-0 win over Czechia in the last game after Baena scored a penalty and Marc Pubill scored a late goal in stoppage time. A draw is enough for De la Fuente’s side to finish the group stage as the table toppers.
England succumbed to a 3-2 defeat to Spain in the reverse fixture, despite Kane and Gordon finding the back of the net at Wembley. Revenge will be on Thomas Tuchel’s mind as England, with 12 points, have also qualified for the quarterfinals.
A win is mandatory for the Three Lions to leapfrog Spain and finish as the table toppers, as they have a relatively higher goal difference. England are coming off a 2-1 win over Croatia in the most recent fixture, after Morgan Rogers and Harry Kane scored.
Players to Watch
Ferran Torres (Spain)
The man who scored the winning goal for Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Finals is yet to find the back of the net for the national team in the Nations League. It is never easy facing a physically dominating English defence boasting stalwarts like Dan Burn and Quansah.
But Torres’ ability to pull them out of shape can disrupt England’s defensive structure. La Roja usually dominates possession, and Ferran’s sudden burst of run towards the near post will be vital to test Pickford, who is often caught out of position.
Morgan Rogers (England)
The Chelsea winger scored in the last game against Croatia and has already scored twice with an assist so far in the competition. As England eye a win to claim the top, Roger’s ability to exploit the spaces behind Spanish fullbacks, like Marc Cucurella, will be key.
Rogers’ physical shielding and presence inside the box will be threatening against a technically brilliant and relatively younger Spanish defence led by Huijsen and Cubarsi.
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