Spain Beats England 3-2 in Nations League Thriller at Wembley

Spain defeats England 3-2 at Wembley after two defensive errors, with Oyarzabal scoring the winner in a tense Nations League clash.

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September 27, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Spain secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over England at Wembley on Saturday, capitalizing on two critical defensive mistakes to claim a thrilling Nations League win.

The match, part of the opening round of the Nations League, saw Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal score the decisive goal in the 74th minute. The world champions had taken an early lead when Lamine Yamal scored just two minutes into the game, and Alex Baena added a second goal in the 60th minute following a misplaced pass from Nico O’Reilly.

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England fought back with a four-minute surge, including Anthony Gordon’s equalizer in the 36th minute and Harry Kane’s header that put them ahead. However, Spain’s persistence paid off as Oyarzabal’s clever finish sealed the win. England manager Thomas Tuchel criticized the team’s early mistakes, while Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised his side’s control of the game despite the challenges posed by England’s talent.

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