England face Czechia at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday in the fourth round of UEFA Nations League Group A3. The match kicks off at 3:45 p.m. Brasilia time in London as both national teams enter the fixture in contrasting form.
The hosts sit second in Group A3 with six points from their opening three games, remaining within touching distance of group leaders Spain. In contrast, Czechia occupy bottom place in the standings after failing to collect a single point from their first three fixtures.
Thomas Tuchel's England side enter the match with strong momentum following a commanding 7-0 victory against Croatia in their previous fixture. Striker Harry Kane and winger Bukayo Saka led the attack in that dominant display, each scoring twice to secure the win.
A victory at Wembley would keep England close to Spain, who currently lead the group with nine points. Taking all three points would move England closer to securing qualification for the next phase of the tournament while intensifying the fight for top spot in Group A3.
Group A3 standings and campaign context
The UEFA Nations League is a biennial international football tournament contested by member associations of UEFA, Europe's governing body for the sport. Teams compete in group stages, with top-tier group winners advancing to the knockout finals while lower-placed sides face potential relegation.
Wembley Stadium, located in north-west London, serves as England's national stadium and the principal venue for international fixtures. The historic stadium regularly hosts major domestic finals and high-profile European international matches.
Czechia face a much more delicate situation in the tournament after losing all three of their matches so far. The visiting side enter Tuesday's fixture following a 3-1 defeat against Spain, leaving them at the bottom of the group table.
With zero points accumulated from their opening three matches, Czechia require points at Wembley to maintain their mathematical chances in the competition. Failure to get a positive result would leave their campaign severely damaged.
Team news and starting lineups
England manager Thomas Tuchel, the German coach who previously managed Chelsea and Bayern Munich, has named Jordan Pickford in goal. The defensive line features Trent Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Marc Guehi, and Lewis Hall. Myles Lewis-Skelly and Elliot Anderson start in midfield, with Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers, and Eberechi Eze supporting captain and lead striker Harry Kane.
Czechia manager Santi Denia, the Spanish coach overseeing the national team, has selected Hornicek in goal. The defense consists of Vladimir Coufal, Hranac, Vitik, and Jiri Slama. Alex Kral, Sadilek, and Pavel Sulc form the midfield trio, while Ambros, Lingr, and Naderi lead the attack.
Match details and broadcast information
The Nations League fixture takes place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Wembley Stadium in London, with kickoff scheduled for 3:45 p.m. Brasilia time.
Television coverage in Brazil will be broadcast live on pay-TV channel SporTV. Fans can also follow real-time online match updates provided by CNN Esportes throughout the evening.
