Spain continue their triumphant march
On 29 September Spain confirmed their dominance of Group A3 with a 4:1 thrashing of Croatia in Barcelona. The defending World Cup 2026 champions are playing this Nations League campaign with relentless intensity — nine goals in two matches, just three conceded. This is a side that has no intention of giving anyone an inch.
La Roja played fast, fluid and absolutely clinical. Croatia tried to respond — they scored a consolation goal — but the gap in quality was obvious. Five scoring actions from Spain in this match (four goals, one post) illustrates just how dangerous this team is.
Czech Republic 0:2 England — the Lions bounce back
England responded to their 2:3 defeat to Spain with a 2:0 win in the Czech Republic. Two goals put England second in the group on three points. Croatia also have three after winning in Matchday 1. The Czechs are bottom without a point. In Group A3, nothing is settled ahead of the decisive phase — England and Croatia are fighting for second place, the Czechs for survival.
What next for Spain?
Spain face Croatia away in Matchday 3 (3 October) and England in Matchday 4 (6 October). At this rate of form, the world champions are overwhelming favourites to win the group and advance to the quarter-finals.