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England

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England carry genuine momentum into the new UEFA Nations League campaign after a stunning 6-4 victory over France at Hard Rock Stadium in the World Cup. That result announced England as a side capable of producing at the highest level, and the question now is whether they can carry that confidence into club competition.

Placed in Group A3 alongside Spain, Croatia, and Czechia, England face a tough test from the off. Their Nations League campaign opens at Wembley on September 26 against Spain, a side that has reached the last four consecutive finals and won the trophy in 2023. It is a fixture that will quickly reveal whether the World Cup performance was a peak or a sign of something more sustained.

The group format is compact and unforgiving, with four matches played across roughly ten days. England then travel to Prague to face Czechia on September 29, before returning home to host the Czechs again at Wembley on October 6. Only the top two sides from the group advance to the quarterfinals in March 2027, so early results will shape the entire campaign.

For now, the mood around England is positive. A 6-4 win over France is the kind of result that builds belief across a squad, and stepping out at Wembley against Spain gives the team an immediate chance to prove that World Cup showing was no accident.

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Standings

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
16Mirassol crestMirassol2567122739-1225
L
D
D
L
L
17Vasco da Gama crestVasco da Gama2467112739-1225
W
L
L
D
D
18Internacional crestInternacional25510102631-525
L
D
D
D
D
19Remo crestRemo2558123042-1223
L
L
D
D
L
20Chapecoense AF crestChapecoense AF2428142549-2414
L
W
D
L
D
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Frequently asked questions

You can access Wembley Stadium using public transportation. You can travel to Wembley via London Underground services at either Wembley Park or Central stations.

No parking facilities are available to the public at Wembley Stadium, with fans strongly encouraged to travel to the ground via public transportation or on foot.

If neither option is viable, you can park at one of several Q-Park facilities across London or explore the additional parking options recommended by Wembley Stadium.

You should arrive well before kick-off to fully soak in a matchday experience at Wembley Stadium, with plenty to do around the ground ahead of the game.

Gates typically open to ticket holders two hours before kick-off for football fixtures, though timings will vary depending on the event. Ensure you are briefed before arrival, and give yourself plenty of time to get to Wembley Stadium.

You can book a guided tour of Wembley Stadium through the Stadium's official tours website.

Tours are offered all year round and come in multiple formats, allowing you to find the one that is right for you.

You are unlikely to be able to purchase Wembley Stadium tickets at the box office for most events on matchdays, given the high demand for fixtures, though some games may offer a select number of tickets.

While most ticket offices will typically sell a few tickets, most sales are traditionally handled online.

While most Premier League grounds have sections specifically reserved for family-friendly options, Wembley Stadium does not have a designated family-friendly area for events. 

While some sporting events will offer specific areas, others - in particular concerts - will carry age restrictions, making the need for such areas redundant.

For football matches and England games, often there is a family enclosure with cheaper tickets, typically in the upper tier.

Yes, Wembley Stadium has a roof.

This roof is retractable, which means it can cover all the seats when it's used. Whilst some of the stadium will still be open, it provides cover for every seat. 

As the biggest national stadium and home to the England football team, it holds 90,000 seats, and is the second largest stadium in Europe.