Lamine Yamal opens, Anthony Gordon equalises in the Nations League

Spain beat England 3‑2 in the group stage of the UEFA Nations League 2026/27, played on September 26, 2026 at Wembley Stadium in London. Forwards Lamine Yamal and Anthony Gordon scored, while Luis de la Fuente lined up five Barcelona players.

Manager Luis de la Fuente lined up five Barcelona players: Eric García, Pau Cubarsi, Rodri, Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal. Pedri and Fermin López were on the bench, while his club teammate Anthony Gordon started for ENGLAND. In the last hour, Eric García was ruled out due to a knee injury and was replaced by Marc Pubill. Getty Images captured the lineup of Group A.

Explosive start

With less than two minutes of play, Marc Guehi handed the ball to Yamal, who curled the ball to open the scoring. According to Opta, it was the third quickest goal England has conceded at Wembley. The early goal put the world champions in front.

England responded at the 36th minute when Jude Bellingham set up Gordon, who ran down the wing and struck first time to equalise.

Spain clinches victory at Wembley thanks to Yamal and Kane

Before halftime, Nico O’Reilly crossed into the box and Harry Kane, with a header, scored after a deflection from Marc Cucurella, restoring the lead to ENGLAND. In the second half, Rodri committed a foul on Bellingham and Kane missed the penalty, his shot hitting the crossbar.

Spanish recovery

The equaliser came from Dani Olmo, who supplied Alex Baena, the scorer of Spain's second goal. Shortly after, Mikel Oyarzabal executed a delicate “dink” over James Trafford, completing the comeback.

Spain aims to seal a new era in the Wembley duel against England

The victory, achieved in SEPTEMBER, cements Spain as the leader of the Group and leaves ENGLAND with the urgency to pick up points in their upcoming fixtures.