Spain open their new international campaign with a repeat of the European Championship final, travelling to Wembley to face England on Saturday 26 September 2026. The meeting, kicking off at 20:45, places Luis de la Fuente’s side straight into one of the game’s defining fixtures as they begin the attempt to recover the title lost to Portugal in 2025.
What the night decided
Wembley offers Spain an immediate test against an England team led by Thomas Tuchel and drawn alongside Croatia and the Czech Republic in their group. England arrive after Argentina ended their World Cup run in the semi-finals, while Spain come into the match following their success against the same opponents.
The two nations have met 28 times. England hold the marginally stronger record, with 14 victories to Spain’s 11, while three games have finished level.
For Spain, the fixture brings together a side that has twice been world champion and an opponent against whom the pressure will be familiar from their European final. The result will shape the opening week of the new campaign for both countries.
Squad changes for Wembley
Trent has returned to the England squad for the match.
Spain have handed first call-ups to Josep Martínez and Roberto. Dean Huijsen and Fermín are also back in De la Fuente’s selection as Spain prepare for their Wembley assignment.
The return or the next round
England host Spain at Wembley on Saturday 26 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:45.
