Spain dominates Croatia, Pocognoli suffers his first defeat

On Tuesday evening in Seville, under the lights of the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán stadium, Spain faced Croatia on the second matchday of Group 3 of League A of the Nations League, winning 4‑1 thanks to a brace from Lamine Yamal.

Spanish victory and Group A table

The first goal came as early as the second minute, with Lamine Yamal opening the scoring for La Roja. Croatia equalised in the 28th minute thanks to a header from Dion Beljo, but Marc Pubill restored the lead at thirty‑one minutes. Yamal then scored his second goal in the 63rd minute, before Nico Williams sealed the result in the 88th minute. This match was part of League A of the Nations League.

In the same group, England beat the Czech Republic in Prague, 0‑2, in a football match. The Czech side was reduced to ten men in the 25th minute when Pavel Sulc received a red card. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring on the restart, followed by Harry Kane who netted the second goal in the 69th minute.

At the end of these matches, Spain remains at the top of the group with six points. England and Croatia share second place with three points each, while the Czech Republic finishes without any points. These results affect the sporting stakes and the interests of European sports.

Spain dominate Croatia in Nations League showcase at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán

Scottish defeat and Group B situation

On 29 September 2026, at Hampden Park in Glasgow, the Scottish national team coached by Belgian manager Sebastien Pocognoli suffered a heavy 0‑3 defeat to Switzerland, nicknamed the Nati. Jack Hendry was sent off in the 11th minute, then Ricardo Rodriguez scored the first goal in the 12th minute. Nico Elvedi doubled the lead in the 55th minute and Mohamed Amdouni added the third goal in the 82nd minute.

Sebastien Pocognoli, visible on the pitch, reacted with frustration after the final whistle, highlighting his team's difficulty in creating chances. This first home defeat marks a turning point for the Belgian coach, who had not yet experienced a setback on his own turf.

Spain aims to consolidate its Nations League lead in Seville

Switzerland tops Group B with six points, followed by Slovenia on four points, Scotland on one point and North Macedonia with no points. These standings leave the Nati in a good position for the next matchday.