Spain begin their Nations League group campaign on Saturday 26 with a meeting against England that brings back the last European Championship final.
Quick facts
- The Nations League reaches its third day of group-stage action.
- Spain are starting their group programme under Luis de la Fuente.
- Each team will play six matches before the finals phase.
- Croatia, led by Luka Modric, and Switzerland are also in action.
The Spain-England fixture is the standout contest on the day, renewing a rivalry shaped by the previous Euro final. For De la Fuente’s side, it is an immediate high-pressure start to a group schedule that will determine who advances to the final stage.
Six group matches stand between Spain and the Nations League finals, making every early result significant in a short international window. England arrive as familiar opponents, with the latest chapter of their rivalry carrying the weight of that recent European showdown.
Elsewhere on Saturday, Croatia will again look to the enduring influence of Modric, while Switzerland bring their usual competitive edge into the opening group fixtures.
