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World champions Spain face England at Wembley on record unbeaten run
September 25, 2026 at 07:56 AM · Updated 21d ago
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5 reports · 1 in Arabic, 4 in English · over 12 hours
TGThe Guardian
England aim to win over Wembley and revive Wonderwall in Spain glamour fixture
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YKYalla Kora
توخيل: إسبانيا تستنزف طاقة الخصوم.. وعلينا ألا نتهور أمامهم
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ESESPN
Spain are reigning World Cup and European champions. They're just getting started
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TGThe Guardian
De la Fuente brings insatiable Spain to England knowing World Cup is not enough
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BNBBC News
Education, Barcelona & Basque culture - why Spain are dominating football
(opens the publisher’s site)Spain play England at Wembley on Saturday in the Nations League, their first match since winning the World Cup in July.
- Spain enter the match on a record 38-game unbeaten run, having not lost since a 2024 friendly defeat to Colombia.
- De la Fuente named his first squad since the World Cup, leaving out four champions, among them retired Marcos Llorente and suspended Gavi.
- Following the World Cup win, De la Fuente's contract was extended to 2032.
- De la Fuente said winning the World Cup "is not enough" and Spain must play better to beat England.
- Tuchel said Spain are experts at draining opponents' energy and warned England not to be reckless when the sides meet at Wembley.
- Tuchel praised Spain's defensive organisation, ball control and world-class goalkeepers, saying England must pick the right moments to press.
- Tuchel said he is confident England fans will remain passionate even if the team falls behind.
- Tuchel said he pictures Wembley swaying to Oasis's Wonderwall after the final whistle of England's Nations League opener against Spain.