LIVE BLOG: Spain vs England | UEFA Nations League
Spain hosts England at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid to determine the winner of Group A3 in the UEFA Nations League. With Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane leading their respective teams, both national sides will look to finish the group stage with a victory. Follow all the action LIVE.
The Spain national team and the England national team meet in one of the most anticipated matches of Matchday 6 of the 2026 UEFA Nations League, with first place in Group A3 at stake.
The showdown takes place on Sunday, November 15, at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, with kickoff scheduled for 2:45 PM ET.
Luis de la Fuente's team needs only a draw to secure the top spot, while an English victory would require tiebreaker criteria to determine the group winner, starting with the goal difference in their head-to-head meetings.
In the reverse fixture, Spain secured an impressive 3-2 victory at Wembley.
Lamine Yamal Returns to Face Harry Kane
One of the biggest developments for the Spanish national team is the return of Lamine Yamal, who has recovered from his knee discomfort and is available to face England.
Mikel Oyarzabal is also back with the squad following the birth of his second child.
Spain enters the match riding an impressive 43-game unbeaten streak, including five victories in this Nations League group stage.
In midfield, Martín Zubimendi and Fabián Ruiz could retain their starting positions, while Pedri and Fermín López are competing for a place in the starting lineup.
Meanwhile, England, managed by Thomas Tuchel, will be looking for revenge after losing to Spain at Wembley and in the UEFA Euro 2024 final.
The Three Lions arrive with four consecutive victories, having scored 13 goals and conceded just once since their most recent defeat against Spain.
Spain vs. England: Predicted Starting Lineups
Spain: Unai Simón; Pedro Porro, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsí, Marc Cucurella; Fabián Ruiz, Martín Zubimendi, Fermín López; Álex Baena, Lamine Yamal, and Ferran Torres.
England: James Trafford; Ben White, Jarrad Branthwaite, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall; Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson; Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers, Anthony Gordon, and Harry Kane.
What Time Is Spain vs. England?
- Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026.
- Kickoff: 2:45 PM ET.
- Venue: Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid.
- Competition: UEFA Nations League, League A, Group 3, Matchday 6.
- Referee: Clément Turpin (France).
Key Takeaways
- Spain and England battle for first place in Group A3.
- Lamine Yamal has recovered and is available for selection.
- Harry Kane leads England's attack.
- Spain is unbeaten in its last 43 matches.
- Kickoff is scheduled for 2:45 PM ET at the Metropolitano Stadium.
