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LIVE: England vs Spain – UEFA Nations League

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Hand, K., & Sharma, R. (2026, September 26). LIVE: England vs Spain – UEFA Nations League. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2026/9/26/live-england-vs-spain-uefa-nations-league?traffic_source=rss

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This article provides live updates for a football match between England and Spain in the UEFA Nations League, held at Wembley Stadium in London. Spain took an early lead with a goal from Lamine Yamal, but England responded strongly in the first half, scoring two goals through Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane.

Written by AI on 2026-09-26, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Based on the provided articles, here's a summary of key information regarding England's upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Spain:

### Match Details

Date and Time: Saturday, September 26, at 7:45pm BST (18:45 GMT)
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom
Tournament: UEFA Nations League 2026-27 Group A3

### TV Channels for Viewing

United Kingdom: ITV1
Spain: RTVE PLAY
Middle East and North Africa: beIN SPORTS
India: Sony Sports Network
South Africa: DStv Stream
United States: FOX Sports, FuboTV, ViX

### Team News

#### England

Withdrawals due to injuries or load management:
Declan Rice (injury)
Cole Palmer (muscle injury)
Marcus Rashford (knock)
Kobbie Mainoo
Tino Livramento
Late call-ups:
James Garner
Morgan Gibbs-White

#### Spain

Several players missing due to injuries, including Favi, Pedro Porro, Borja Iglesias, and Joan Garcia.

### Predicted Lineups

England (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
Defenders: Ben White, Harry Maguire, Eric Dier
Midfielders: James Maddison, Declan Rice (if fit), Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander-Arnold
Forwards: Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling, Jack Grealish

Spain (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Unai Simón
Defenders: Marcos Llorente, Eric García, Diego Carlos, Jesús Navas
Midfielders: Thiago Alcântara, Rodrigo Hernández, Sergio Busquets
Forwards: Pablo Sarabia, Gerard Moreno, Ferran Torres

### Key Points

England's Squad Changes: The late call-ups of Garner and Gibbs-White indicate potential defensive or midfield reinforcements for England.
Spain's Unbeaten Streak: Spain enters the match with an unbeaten run over two-and-a-half years.
Tuchel Under Pressure: Manager Thomas Tuchel faces pressure due to England’s disappointing performance in the recent World Cup and ongoing media scrutiny.

### Match Preview

The game promises to be a high-stakes affair, as it's not only the start of the UEFA Nations League campaign but also an opportunity for both teams to build momentum ahead of major tournaments like EURO 2028. With key players on both sides unavailable due to injuries, tactical adjustments and player rotations will play crucial roles in determining the outcome.

### Match Blog

Coverage: Live updates and expert analysis from Standard Sport’s match blog at Wembley Stadium.
Insight Provided by: Dom Smith

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