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England faces Spain in their first match since the World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina on Saturday evening for Group A3 of the Nations League. The game will be broadcast live on ITV1 starting at 6:45 PM BST, with kick-off at 7:45 PM. England is dealing with several player withdrawals, including key players Declan Rice and Marcus Rashford, which could impact their performance against the reigning world champions.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-26,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Based on the provided articles, here's a summary of key information regarding England's upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Spain:
### Match Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, September 26, at 7:45pm BST (18:45 GMT)
- Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom
- Tournament: UEFA Nations League 2026-27 Group A3
### TV Channels for Viewing
- United Kingdom: ITV1
- Spain: RTVE PLAY
- Middle East and North Africa: beIN SPORTS
- India: Sony Sports Network
- South Africa: DStv Stream
- United States: FOX Sports, FuboTV, ViX
### Team News
#### England
- Withdrawals due to injuries or load management:
- Declan Rice (injury)
- Cole Palmer (muscle injury)
- Marcus Rashford (knock)
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Tino Livramento
- Late call-ups:
- James Garner
- Morgan Gibbs-White
#### Spain
- Several players missing due to injuries, including Favi, Pedro Porro, Borja Iglesias, and Joan Garcia.
### Predicted Lineups
England (3-4-3)
- Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
- Defenders: Ben White, Harry Maguire, Eric Dier
- Midfielders: James Maddison, Declan Rice (if fit), Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander-Arnold
- Forwards: Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling, Jack Grealish
Spain (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Unai Simón
- Defenders: Marcos Llorente, Eric García, Diego Carlos, Jesús Navas
- Midfielders: Thiago Alcântara, Rodrigo Hernández, Sergio Busquets
- Forwards: Pablo Sarabia, Gerard Moreno, Ferran Torres
### Key Points
- England's Squad Changes: The late call-ups of Garner and Gibbs-White indicate potential defensive or midfield reinforcements for England.
- Spain's Unbeaten Streak: Spain enters the match with an unbeaten run over two-and-a-half years.
- Tuchel Under Pressure: Manager Thomas Tuchel faces pressure due to England’s disappointing performance in the recent World Cup and ongoing media scrutiny.
### Match Preview
The game promises to be a high-stakes affair, as it's not only the start of the UEFA Nations League campaign but also an opportunity for both teams to build momentum ahead of major tournaments like EURO 2028. With key players on both sides unavailable due to injuries, tactical adjustments and player rotations will play crucial roles in determining the outcome.
### Match Blog
- Coverage: Live updates and expert analysis from Standard Sport’s match blog at Wembley Stadium.
- Insight Provided by: Dom Smith
This summary should provide a comprehensive overview of the upcoming England vs Spain UEFA Nations League match, including team news, predicted lineups, and the context surrounding the game.
Written for “England vs Spain UEFA Nations League” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 20 other(s) covering the same event.
The Three Lions kick off Group A3 action on home soil on Saturday evening as they entertain the reigning world champions in what is their first match since the eventful tournament in North America earlier this summer.
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what → kick → America
Thomas Tuchel will be seeking to quickly move on from the agonising semi-final collapse against rivals Argentina in July, in which they led 1-0 with just five minutes to go in Atlanta thanks to Anthony Gordon’s second-half goal, only to then capitulate 2-1 in shocking fashion courtesy of last-gasp efforts from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.
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they → seek → Fernandez
England were cruelly denied a first World Cup final berth since 1966, with their ultra-defensive tactics and highly questionable substitutions when in front leading to serious questions being asked about Tuchel’s management.
However, Tuchel will know that a big result against Spain - achieving revenge for defeat in the final of the 2024 European Championship in Berlin under Gareth Southgate - will also help to win over the naysayers who aren’t ready to move on from that chastening semi-final finish just yet.
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who → deny → finish
La Roja of course went on to vanquish Argentina after extra time in a tame and bad-tempered final in New Jersey, with Ferran Torres’ effort sealing their second World Cup triumph and first since 2010.
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effort → go → 2010
Now Luis de la Fuente’s men turn attentions swiftly back to the Nations League, having made the last three finals of the UEFA competition that is now entering its fifth year - beating the Netherlands on penalties in 2022/23 to sandwich painful showpiece losses to France and Portugal.
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that → turn → France
England’s best finish in the Nations League to date was third place in the inaugural 2018/19 edition, while they were relegated to the second tier in 2022 before earning promotion back to League A under the interim management of Lee Carsley two years later.
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they → relegate → Carsley
The Three Lions have been hit by a spate of withdrawals ahead of the game, with the likes of Declan Rice, Cole Palmer, Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford and Tino Livramento all pulling out of the squad to face Spain - leaving Tuchel less than pleased with Palmer in particular.
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likes → hit → Palmer
The Czech Republic and Croatia complete Group A3, with those two sides also facing off in Prague on Saturday night.
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sides → complete → night
In the UK, England vs Spain in the 2026/27 Nations League is being televised live and free to air on ITV, with coverage of the match beginning at 6:45pm BST on ITV1 ahead of a 7:45pm kick-off.
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coverage → televise → off
Catch the game live online through the ITVX website and app, which is free with a registration.
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which → catch → registration
You can follow all the action with Standard Sport’s live blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from England correspondent Dom Smith at Wembley.
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You → follow → Wembley
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