England 2–3 Spain Competition: UEFA Nations League (Group Stage)
The Quick Recap
England suffered a narrow 3–2 defeat against Spain at Wembley Stadium after a breathless encounter that saw the Three Lions surrender a 2–1 halftime lead.
2′ — Goal (Spain): Lamine Yamal strikes early to put the visitors ahead.
36′ — Goal (England): Anthony Gordon equalizes after a sharp team move.
40′ — Goal (England): Harry Kane turns the game on its head from close range.
53′ — Key Moment: Harry Kane misses a penalty to extend England’s lead to 3–1.
60′ — Goal (Spain): Álex Baena levels the score for Spain off the bench.
74′ — Goal (Spain): Mikel Oyarzabal completes the comeback for the visitors.
📊 By The Numbers
Possession: England 47% – 53% Spain
Total Shots: England 13 – 17 Spain
Shots on Target: England 5 – 5 Spain
Passing Accuracy: England 91% – 89% Spain
Corners: England 6 – 3 Spain
📅 What’s Next?
England will look to bounce back quickly as they continue their Nations League group campaign over the coming week:
1. Czech Republic vs England — Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026 (7:45 PM WAT)
2. Croatia vs England — Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 (5:00 PM WAT)
3. England vs Czech Republic — Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026 (7:45 PM WAT)
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