Spain defeated England 3-2 in a Nations League Group 3 match at Wembley, according to reports from NOS. The reigning world and European champions secured the victory despite a strong comeback attempt by the English side in the first half.
Lamine Yamal Opens Scoring Early at Wembley
Spain started aggressively in this rematch of the 2024 European Championship final, jumping ahead in the second minute. Lamine Yamal capitalized on defensive miscues by Marc Guehi to steal the ball and score cleanly, as reported by NOS. Ferran Torres nearly extended the lead minutes later, but had an eighth-minute goal disallowed for offside and subsequently missed other scoring chances against England goalkeeper James Trafford.
England Responds Before Halftime
After weathering early pressure, England’s squad under manager Thomas Tuchel dominated the final fifteen minutes of the first half, according to NOS. Anthony Gordon, who plays for FC Barcelona, launched a counterattack to level the score at 1-1. Shortly thereafter, Marc Cucurella inadvertently deflected a header from Harry Kane into the Spanish net, putting the hosts ahead.
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Missed Penalties and Decisive Substitutes
Early in the second half, England squandered a chance to extend their lead when Jude Bellingham was fouled in the box by Rodri. Harry Kane stepped up to take the resulting penalty kick, but he slipped on his plant foot and struck the crossbar. Spain capitalized on the missed opportunity when substitute Álex Baena scored to make it 2-2. Baena then provided the assist for fellow substitute Mikel Oyarzabal, who netted the winning goal past Trafford.
Broader Standings and Group Context
With this result, Spain extends its unbeaten streak in regular play to 39 matches, with their last defeat occurring against Portugal in the previous Nations League final via penalty shootout. In the same group, Croatia defeated Czech Republic 2-1 in Prague under new coach Slaven Bilic, with 41-year-old Luka Modric opening the scoring and Marco Pasalic securing the win following an assist from PSV’s Ivan Perisic, according to NOS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the match between Spain and England?
Spain defeated England 3-2 at Wembley Stadium in the Nations League.
Who scored the goals for Spain?
Lamine Yamal, Álex Baena, and Mikel Oyarzabal scored for Spain, while Anthony Gordon and an own goal by Marc Cucurella accounted for England’s scoring.
Did Harry Kane score his penalty kick?
No, Harry Kane hit the crossbar after slipping during his penalty attempt in the second half.
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