On Saturday evening, Wembley Stadium will be the venue for a significant UEFA Nations League match as world and European champions Spain travel to London to face England. Both teams are part of Group 3 in League A for the 2026-27 Nations League, with the top two teams advancing to the quarter-finals. After their performance in the 2026 World Cup, where England secured third place, the Three Lions will kick off their Nations League journey. They were eliminated by Argentina in the semi-finals with a 2-1 defeat but bounced back with an impressive 6-4 victory over France in the third-place playoff. Head coach Thomas Tuchel faced considerable criticism for his tactics during the match against Argentina, particularly in the closing moments, leading to calls for his resignation. However, he remains in charge and is focused on the future with the squad. During this extended international break, England will play four matches, starting with an away game against the Czech Republic on September 29, followed by another away fixture against Croatia on October 3, and a home match against the Czech Republic on October 6. Previously, England competed in League B during the 2024-25 season and achieved promotion back to League A. Their best performance in the Nations League came in the 2018-19 season when they finished third. Historically, England has the upper hand in their encounters with Spain, winning 14 out of 28 matches across all competitions, while suffering 11 losses. This upcoming match marks the first meeting between the two sides since the Euro 2024 final, where Spain triumphed 2-1 to claim the title. Currently ranked first in the FIFA standings, Spain, under the guidance of Luis de la Fuente, continues to dominate international football, having won the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory against Argentina in the final.