Spain's national football team has extended its unbeaten run to 39 games after a thrilling 3-2 victory over England at Wembley Stadium in the Nations League. The match, which took place on Sunday, 27 September 2026, saw La Roja come from behind to secure the win. England's Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane put the Three Lions in front just before half-time, but Spain responded strongly with Alex Baena leveling the score and Mikel Oyarzabal striking the winner.
Coach Luis de la Fuente attributed the team's success to its hunger to improve, stating that the current generation of footballers is achieving great things through hard work and dedication. De La Fuente emphasized that the statistics speak for themselves and that it is incredibly difficult to maintain such a high level of performance. He also highlighted that the team will approach the next match against Croatia with the same level of determination and focus.
Spain got off to a perfect start with Lamine Yamal scoring the opening goal after robbing England's Marc Guehi and slotting home. The 19-year-old Yamal has been impressive and is now eyeing the Ballon d'Or award. De La Fuente praised Yamal's performance, stating that he plays exactly as the match demands, utilizing both his own attributes and those of his teammates.
The win over England was Spain's first match since being crowned world champions for the second time. La Roja's European championship win has been a significant achievement, and the team is now focused on maintaining its high standards. De La Fuente emphasized that the players always want to keep improving and that the team's success is driven by its collective effort.
England's coach, Thomas Tuchel, was not available for comment on the match, but it is understood that he will be working to help the team reach Spain's level. The loss to Spain was a setback for England, but Tuchel is expected to keep pushing the team to improve.
The Nations League match between Spain and England was a closely contested encounter, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. The win for Spain was a testament to the team's resilience and ability to respond to adversity. La Roja's unbeaten run is a significant achievement, and the team will look to continue its good form in the upcoming matches.
Spain's next match is against Croatia, and De La Fuente is expected to approach the game with the same level of determination and focus. The team's success has been driven by its collective effort, and De La Fuente is confident that the players will continue to strive for improvement. The match against Croatia will be an important test for Spain, but La Roja is expected to be up to the challenge.
Key points
- Spain extend unbeaten run to 39 games with 3-2 win over England in Nations League
- Coach Luis de la Fuente attributes team's success to hunger to improve
- Lamine Yamal scores opening goal and eyes Ballon d'Or award
