Champions League

Spain Face England at Wembley in Nations League Opener

By Hugo Brennan

Spain Face England at Wembley in Nations League Opener

Spain will take their newly earned second star to Wembley for the opening match of their UEFA Nations League campaign, facing England on Saturday 26 September. Kick-off in London is scheduled for 20:45, with Luis de la Fuente’s side aiming to begin the competition with an away victory.

Fixture Date Kick-off Venue
England vs Spain Saturday 26 September 20:45 Wembley

De la Fuente is due to reveal his squad at 11:30, before speaking to the media an hour later. The selection carries several questions, including the prospects of Espí, Gonzalo and Huijsen, as well as the available place involving Llorente.

Wembley opens Spain’s new Nations League run

The meeting with England will be Spain’s first outing in the new Nations League schedule. It also gives the national team an immediate high-profile setting in which to display the second star for the first time, with Wembley providing the stage for a major early test.