England vs Spain LIVE: Yamal scores in 2026-27 UEFA Nations League Matchday 1! (0-1)

As Spain has the ball, England wants to create chances with fouls.

With a couple of mistakes, England can't find the rhythm within the matchup.

After scoring the first goal of the game, Spain wants to score again and Ferran Torres had a chance, but was offside.

With an individual play, Gordon almost scored, but goalkeeper Unai Simon saved it.

With the ball possession so far in the game, England is looking to score the equalizer.

A mistake from the defenders of England was taken by Lamine Yamal, who scored a goal.

A mistake from the defenders of England was taken by Lamine Yamal, who scored a goal.

England and Spain begin their first game in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League.

England's schedule in the Nations League:

• Matchday 1 (Sat, Sep 26, 2026): England vs. Spain — 2:45 PM EDT (Wembley Stadium, London)
• Matchday 2 (Tue, Sep 29, 2026): Czechia vs. England — 2:45 PM EDT (Fortuna Arena, Prague)
• Matchday 3 (Sat, Oct 3, 2026): Croatia vs. England — 12:00 PM EDT (Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb – Behind closed doors)
• Matchday 4 (Tue, Oct 6, 2026): England vs. Czechia — 2:45 PM EDT (Wembley Stadium, London)
• Matchday 5 (Thu, Nov 12, 2026): England vs. Croatia — 2:45 PM EST (Wembley Stadium, London)
• Matchday 6 (Sun, Nov 15, 2026): Spain vs. England — 2:45 PM EST (Estadio Metropolitano, Madrid)

Spain's schedule in the Nations League:

• Matchday 1 (Sat, Sep 26, 2026): England vs. Spain — 2:45 PM EDT (Wembley Stadium, London)
• Matchday 2 (Tue, Sep 29, 2026): Spain vs. Croatia — 2:45 PM EDT
• Matchday 3 (Sat, Oct 3, 2026): Spain vs. Czech Republic — 2:45 PM EDT
• Matchday 4 (Tue, Oct 6, 2026): Croatia vs. Spain — 2:45 PM EDT
• Matchday 5 (Thu, Nov 12, 2026): Czech Republic vs. Spain — 2:45 PM EST
• Matchday 6 (Sun, Nov 15, 2026): Spain vs. England — 2:45 PM EST

With the matchup nearing its beginning, both teams are on the field warming up.

Across 28 total encounters, the Three Lions hold a narrow advantage with 14 victories to La Roja’s 11, alongside three draws. However, Spain have held the upper hand in high-stakes encounters, most notably edging England 2–1 in the UEFA Euro 2024 final in Berlin behind goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal.

Wembley Stadium, standing as the historic beating heart of English football in London, provides an unforgettable backdrop for high-stakes international clashes. Reopened in 2007 with its iconic 134-meter-high arch defining the skyline, the venue accommodates 90,000 spectators, making it the largest stadium in the United Kingdom and the second-largest in Europe.

Spain's starting XI: Unai Simon; Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri, Fabian Ruiz; Nico Williams, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres.

England's starting XI: James Trafford; Jarrell Quansah, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly; Elliot Anderson, Myles Lewis-Skelly; Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane.

The high-stakes UEFA Nations League fixture between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium is being overseen by an all-Italian officiating team led by Davide Massa. A veteran UEFA Elite category referee listed with FIFA since 2014, the 45-year-old Serie A official brings extensive experience from top continental and European club competitions.

Known for taking a firm stance in fast-paced encounters, Massa averages around 4.8 cards per match over his career. He is supported on the touchlines by assistant referees Filippo Meli and Alessio Berti, with Matteo Marcenaro serving as the fourth official, while Marco Di Bello leads the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) operations alongside Assistant VAR Rosario Abisso.

England vs Spain will get underway at 2:45 PM ET (PT:11:45 AM)

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