The Spanish national football team will face England on Sunday at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, vying for the leadership of Group C in the Nations League. This crucial match follows Spain's recent victory over the Czech Republic (2-0) and England's win against Croatia (2-1).
A draw will suffice for Luis de la Fuente's side to clinch the top position in the group, ensuring their progression to the quarter-finals, where they are already qualified. The Spain-England match will be the final game of the group stage and will determine who advances as the leader to the quarter-finals, scheduled for 25 and 30 March next year, ahead of the final phase from 9 to 13 June.
Spain previously defeated England 3-2 at Wembley in the first leg, meaning they only need a draw to secure first place. Following their win against the Czech Republic, Spain has accumulated fifteen points, while England has twelve after their victory over Croatia, confirming both teams' qualification.
If the team managed by German coach Thomas Tuchel were to defeat Spain at the Metropolitano, the first criterion for breaking a tie on points would be the best goal difference across the two encounters.
The draw for the Nations League quarter-finals will take place on 20 November. The group winners will face the runners-up, with the return leg played at home. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) aims to host the matches in Valencia to bid farewell to the old Mestalla before its demolition. Should Spain progress to the final phase, the RFEF has requested that it be held at the Zorrilla Stadium in Valladolid and the Bernabéu.
This would mark Spain's third consecutive appearance in the final phase, having been crowned champions in 2023 and finishing second in 2021 and 2025.
