Watch England vs Spain for FREE as the Three Lions take on newly crowned world champions Spain in the first of four upcoming Nations League games.
Thomas Tuchel's side are still reeling following defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, but can once again restore some pride with a win over FIFA's number-one-ranked side in the world at present.
• Date: Saturday 26 September 2026
• Kick-off time: 7:45pm BST | 2:45pm ET | 4:45am AEST
• Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
• FREE STREAM: ITVX (UK)
• TV and streaming: Fox Sports 2 (USA) | beIN Sports (Australia)
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Thomas Tuchel has something to prove as the German continues his tenure as England boss with a Nations League clash with Spain.
As for Spain, manager Oscar de la Fuente has just signed a new six-year contract, taking him through as boss until 2026.
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England and Spain meet at Wembley on Saturday in one of the standout fixtures of the opening Nations League round, with the two European heavyweights renewing a rivalry that has produced some memorable encounters in recent years.
Just over two months after the 2026 World Cup, Spain arrive in London as world champions, having beaten Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final. England, meanwhile, return to competitive action after claiming bronze in North America.
England do have some notable absences. Declan Rice, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Tino Livramento have withdrawn from the squad, leading to opportunities for players including Morgan Gibbs-White and Alex Scott.
Spain have plenty of familiar faces of their own. Rodri and Pedri remain important to their control of midfield, while Lamine Yamal continues to build from where he left off with Barcelona this term.
The fixture also carries the memory of the Euro 2024 final, when Spain beat England 2-1 in Berlin. Spain have won six of the nations' ten meetings since the turn of the millennium, compared with just three England victories.
Squads
England
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Jason Steele (Brighton & Hove Albion), James Trafford (Leeds United)
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid), Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton), Trevoh Chalobah (Como), Marc Guéhi (Manchester City), Lewis Hall (Newcastle United), Ezri Konsa (Arsenal), Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen)
Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Manchester City), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), James Garner (Everton)*, Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)* Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal), Alex Scott (AFC Bournemouth)
Forwards: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Anthony Gordon (Barcelona), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool), Morgan Rogers (Chelsea), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
*Called up after Tino Livramento, Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice withdrew on Monday 21 September
Spain
Goalkeepers: Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), Josep Martínez (Inter Milan)
Defenders: Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao), Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona), Eric García (Barcelona), Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid), Alejandro Grimaldo (Atletico Madrid), Marc Cucurella (Real Madrid), Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham)
Midfielders: Rodri Hernández (Barcelona), Pedri González (Barcelona), Fermín López (Barcelona), Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal), Mikel Merino (Arsenal), Fabián Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain), Álex Baena (Atletico Madrid)
Forwards: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Ferran Torres (Paris Saint-Germain), Yéremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Víctor Muñoz (Liverpool), Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)
FourFourTwo's prediction
England 1-2 Spain
Spain are on a different level and we feel they will just edge this one.
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