SPAIN BEAT ENGLAND 3-2 IN NATIONS LEAGUE THRILLER AT WEMBLEY
By C. C. OKEKE | September 27, 2026 Spain opened their 2026/27 UEFA Nations League campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory over England atP Wembley Stadium on Saturday, September 26. The five-goal encounter saw Spain recover from a first-half deficit before Mikel Oyarzabal scored the decisive goal in the second half. The match began at a frantic pace. Spain took the lead inside two minutes when Lamine Yamal capitalised on an early defensive mistake to put the visitors ahead. England responded strongly, however, and turned the game around before half-time. Anthony Gordon equalised for England in the 36th minute after Jude Bellingham helped create the opportunity. Four minutes later, Harry Kane put England ahead when his header took a deflection off Marc Cucurella and found the net. England went into the interval leading 2-1. The second half brought another major turning point. England were awarded a penalty after Jude Bellingham was brou...