Irtysh Pavlodar Overview

Super-subs Baena and Oyarzabal stun England

Spain demonstrated their tactical resilience and squad depth by overcoming a 2-1 half-time deficit to secure a 3-2 victory against England at Wembley. The visitors started perfectly when Lamine Yamal found the net just two minutes into the contest, but they struggled to contain England's transitions before the break. Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane turned the tide for the hosts, leaving Luis de la Fuente's side with significant work to do in the second period.

England v Spain - UEFA Nations League 2026/27 Group A3 MD1

Oyarzabal seals Spain victory as Kane misses bizarre penalty

Mikel Oyarzabal came off the bench to haunt England once more, securing a dramatic 3-2 Nations League victory for Spain at Wembley. The late winner arrived after Harry Kane had missed a crucial penalty due to a bizarre double-touch rule, capping off an incredibly frantic encounter between the two European heavyweights.

Four-minute madness! Gordon and Kane stun Spain

Wembley witnessed a stunning reversal of fortunes as England overcame a sluggish start to dismantle Spain’s defensive resolve in a frantic four-minute window. After trailing to an early strike and appearing second-best for much of the opening period, the Three Lions displayed remarkable clinical efficiency to leave the European champions reeling.

Yamal scores third-quickest Wembley goal against stunned England

Spain have taken early control against England at Wembley Stadium thanks to a rapid opening goal from Lamine Yamal. However, Spain could easily be further ahead if not for a chaotic display of finishing from Ferran Torres. Torres had a goal ruled out for offside and inexplicably missed two clear one-on-one chances during a frantic opening 30 minutes in London.

Ngumoha omitted from England squad for Spain clash

Liverpool sensation Rio Ngumoha has been dealt a frustrating blow ahead of England's high-profile clash with Spain. Despite his meteoric rise at Anfield, the teenage forward will not be part of the matchday squad for the Nations League opener at Wembley.

Fabian Ruiz sets sights on Nations League glory

Fabian Ruiz has warned Spain’s rivals that the European and world champions are not satisfied yet as they prepare to kick off their Nations League campaign. Fresh from their historic triumph in the summer, La Roja are looking to maintain their era of dominance starting with a blockbuster trip to Wembley.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
9	Ulytau	26	8	8	10	24	32	-8	32	D L L W L
10	Kaspiy Aktau	26	8	5	13	27	36	-9	29	W L L W D
11	Irtysh Pavlodar	25	6	8	11	26	34	-8	26	W W L W L
12	FC Kyzylzhar Petropavlovsk	26	6	7	13	28	39	-11	25	D L L L D
13	Kaisar Kyzylorda	26	4	12	10	22	33	-11	24	D W L L L

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