England vs Spain: UEFA Nations League Preview, Stats and Betting Odds
- Wembley is the venue for this Group A3 match between England and Spain on Saturday 26th September 2026, kick-off 19:45 BST.
- This is a repeat of the Euro 2024 final in which Spain beat England 2-1 in Germany.
- Spain come into this match full of confidence after winning the 2026 World Cup in America.
- England will be without some important players such as Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, and Declan Rice through injury.
- Spain have beaten the all-time international record by going unbeaten in 38 games.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Since 2000, these teams have met 10 times, with Spain winning six, to England’s three. The last time these sides met was in the Euro 2024 final which Spain won 2-1. Spain had an incredible run in the recent 2026 World Cup, winning all eight matches and conceding only one goal the whole tournament. The Spain coach, Luis de la Fuente, is the oldest coach to ever win a World Cup at 65 years of age. The last time England beat Spain was in 2018 in the Nations League, winning 3-2.
Our Match Prediction and Best Bet
With the form Spain have been in, it is difficult to bet against them winning this match. But England have home advantage and have a pretty good international record in recent years. The key battle will be in midfield and which team can control the tempo. Our betting prediction is both teams to score and the game to end in a draw, with odds of 16/5.
