Lamine Yamal goal vs England starts Spain's world champion era
Lamine Yamal scored the opening goal for Spain in a UEFA Nations League match against England at Wembley Stadium. This victory continues Spain's strong momentum following their 2026 World Cup title win.
Why it matters
Spain is currently establishing a dominant era in international football, holding both the World Cup and the Euros titles.
Hear this story European rivals hoping Spain would feel a World Cup hangover after winning the tournament in the summer of 2026 will not be feeling great.
Lamine Yamal scored in the second minute of Spain's UEFA Nations League match against England , putting La Roja ahead at Wembley Stadium and picking up where the team left off after a 1-0 win over Argentina in the World Cup final.
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