Spain opened their 2026-27 UEFA Nations League campaign with a 3-2 win over England at Wembley, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring the decisive goal in a match that swung repeatedly between the two sides.
Lamine Yamal put Spain ahead inside two minutes before Anthony Gordon equalised for England. Harry Kane then helped the hosts move in front, but the game changed again after Kane missed a penalty.
Baena and Oyarzabal complete Spain comeback
Álex Baena restored parity in the second half before setting up Oyarzabal, who finished the winning move in the 74th minute. UEFA’s official match report confirmed the 3-2 score and listed Oyarzabal as the decisive scorer.
The result extended Spain’s strong run after their World Cup triumph earlier this year. UEFA statistics show the Spanish side entered the Nations League campaign as reigning world and European champions and continued their unbeaten sequence at Wembley.
England pay for costly mistakes
England created enough chances to stay in the match but were punished for defensive errors and the missed penalty. Reuters reported that Spain’s first two goals followed turnovers deep in England’s half, allowing the visitors to attack before the home defence could reset.
The defeat leaves England looking for a response in their next League A Group 3 fixture against Czechia. Spain return home to face Croatia on the same matchday.
For Oyarzabal, the winner added another major goal against England after his decisive strike in the Euro 2024 final. For Spain, it was an early statement in a Nations League group that also includes Croatia and Czechia.
