Spain XI vs England – Predicted lineup and team news

Spain , the current holders of both the World Cup and the European Championship, are scheduled to face England in their opening UEFA Nations League match on Saturday at the renowned Wembley Stadium.

Spain travel to London as the team everyone is chasing, holding the titles of European champions, Nations League winners and World Cup champions. La Roja are in outstanding form after lifting the 2026 World Cup in July, where they beat Argentina 1–0 in the final. Under Luis de la Fuente, they have a well-established core and have not lost a competitive match so far this calendar year.

Although Spain's starting unit is largely settled, the world champions still have to make a few defensive changes for this trip.

First-choice right-back Pedro Porro is out with a hamstring problem, while reserve goalkeeper Joan Garcia has been ruled out by a knee injury.

After Marcos Llorente 's surprise retirement from international football, Eric Garcia is expected to step in at right-back, with uncapped defender Ivan Fresneda added to the squad as extra cover.

Gavi and Borja Iglesias have been left out of this group, but Spain receive a boost from the return of a fully fit Nico Williams on the left wing.

In central midfield, Pedri 's strong club performances have created a selection dilemma, putting him in direct competition with Fabian Ruiz for the role alongside Rodri .

In attack, uncapped forward Roberto Fernandez offers more options behind the main threat and Mikel Oyarzabal .

Possible Spain starting XI: Simon; E Garcia, Cubarsi, Laporte , Cucurella ; Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, N Williams; Oyarzabal

The match will kick off at 7:45pm BST on Saturday, 26th September.

For viewers in the United Kingdom, the match will be shown live on ITV1.

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