England will play Spain at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, September 26, in the opening fixture of the 2026 UEFA Nations League tournament.
The match features two of European football's top national teams competing in Group 1 of the international competition. Thomas Tuchel leads the English team into the fixture following their third-place finish at the 2026 World Cup.
Spain travel to London as reigning World Cup champions after defeating Argentina in the final match. The Spanish national team have maintained an unbeaten run of more than a year, with their last defeat coming against Portugal in penalties during the 2025 Nations League final.
World Cup Champions Visit Wembley
The clash at Wembley Stadium brings together the newly crowned world champions and the tournament's third-place finishers. England secured third place at the World Cup by defeating France in their final match of the tournament.
Spain earned the global title undefeated, maintaining a strong run of form over the past 12 months. Their last official defeat occurred in the 2025 Nations League final, where they fell to Portugal in a penalty shootout.
Wembley Stadium, located in London, serves as the home venue for English national football. The historic stadium has a capacity of 90,000 spectators and regularly hosts international fixtures, domestic cup finals, and major European football events.
The UEFA Nations League is European football's official biennial tournament for national teams. The competition features member nations competing across group stages to determine the championship contenders and promotion standings.
Match Schedule and International Kickoff Times
The match between England and Spain is scheduled to start at 1:45 p.m. Peru time on Saturday, September 26. In Spain, local kickoff is set for 8:45 p.m.
For viewers in Central America, the match starts at 12:45 p.m. in Costa Rica and Mexico. Fans in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru can watch the game at 1:45 p.m. local time.
In the United States, kickoff is at 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time, covering cities such as Miami, Washington D.C., and New York. The same 2:45 p.m. start time applies in Bolivia and Venezuela.
South American viewers in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay can follow the action starting at 3:45 p.m.
Betting Odds and Broadcast Coverage
Live streaming for the match will be available on Disney+ Premium. Detailed minute-by-minute live coverage of the game will also be provided by La República Deportes.
Major bookmakers have not established a clear favorite for the fixture, listing tight odds across all outcomes. Betsson offers odds of 2.65 for an England victory, 3.45 for a draw, and 2.52 for a Spain win.
Betano lists an England victory at 2.82, a draw at 3.30, and a Spain victory at 2.55. Meanwhile, Bet365 rates England at 2.75, a draw at 3.30, and Spain at 2.50.
1XBet provides odds of 2.96 for England, 3.38 for a draw, and 2.52 for Spain. Caliente has both an England victory and a Spain victory priced at 2.60, with a draw at 3.45. Doradobet lists England at 3.00, a draw at 3.25, and a Spain win at 2.45.
