Oyarzabal earns Spain Nations League win as England pay for Kane penalty miss
Spain defeated England 3-2 in a Nations League match at Wembley, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring the winning goal. England's loss was compounded by a missed penalty from captain Harry Kane.
Why it matters
The result reflects the current competitive landscape of European international football and the tactical challenges faced by the England team under Thomas Tuchel.
Mikel Oyarzabal calmly chips James Trafford to make it 3-2 to Spain at Wembley. Mikel Oyarzabal calmly chips James Trafford to make it 3-2 to Spain at Wembley. Nations League Oyarzabal earns Spain Nations League win as England pay for Kane penalty miss David Hytner at Wembley Sat 26 Sep 2026 17.05 EDT Last modified on Sat 26 Sep 2026 21.05 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google It was another high-profile game when Thomas Tuchel’s England let a lead slip in the second half and went on to lose. But unlike the last time, it was not one for recriminations. The England support can accept losing when their team plays with cut and thrust. More to the point, they can accept losing to Spain who, at times, played football from a different stratosphere.
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