UEFA Nations League Prediction: England vs Spain (26-09-2026)

England host Spain at Wembley on September 26 in the opening round of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League.

The teams last met in the Euro 2024 final, when Spain secured a 2-1 victory in Berlin.

Luis de la Fuente’s side have since added the World Cup to their European title, while England return to international action after finishing third in North America.

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Spain’s FIFA World Cup campaign demonstrated how difficult they have become to beat.

They eliminated Portugal 1-0, Belgium 2-1 and France 2-0 before defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final.

Conceding just once across those four knockout matches was particularly impressive considering the quality of opposition.

Spain did not need to rely on high-scoring performances to progress, with their midfield control and defensive organisation providing a reliable foundation.

England’s tournament ended differently. Thomas Tuchel’s side lost 2-1 to Argentina in the semi-finals before beating France 6-4 in an extraordinary third-place match.

Their attacking quality was evident throughout the competition, but they conceded in each of their final five games.

Preparations for the UEFA Nations League have also been disrupted.

Declan Rice, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Tino Livramento have withdrawn from the squad, leaving Tuchel with several adjustments to make before facing the world champions.

Rice’s absence is particularly relevant against a Spanish midfield featuring Rodri and Pedri.

England will need to prevent the visitors from controlling possession while still finding opportunities to get Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka involved further forward.

Spain have their own selection concerns, with Pedro Porro unavailable, and winning at Wembley is never straightforward.

England’s attacking performance against France is a reminder that the hosts remain dangerous even when their defensive structure is exposed.

However, Spain arrive with a more settled team, a stronger defensive record and recent tournament victories against several elite opponents. Spain to Win this match in UEFA Nations League is the preferred selection.