England v Spain: TV Channel, Kick-Off Time, and How to Watch the Nations League Opener

• Kick-off 7.45pm BST at Wembley
• Live in the UK on ITV1 and streaming on ITVX
• Tuchel’s England face de la Fuente’s Spain in the A3 opener

England are straight back into the fire with a glamour Nations League curtain-raiser at Wembley, welcoming the world and European champions, Spain, for their first meeting since that Euro 2024 heartache. It’s a real temperature check for Thomas Tuchel’s side against Luis de la Fuente’s slick operators.

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When and Where to Watch

The match kicks off on Saturday 26 September at 7.45pm BST at Wembley Stadium. UK viewers can watch live on ITV1 with streaming via ITVX. It’s the UEFA Nations League Group A3 opener, with Croatia and Czech Republic also on the slate this international window. The top two progress to the quarter-finals, so early points are priceless.

Team News and Predicted XIs

Tuchel’s prep has been rocked by injuries. Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Tino Livramento, Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo have all withdrawn, while Reece James and John Stones were unavailable for selection. Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner are drafted in, and England’s midfield chemistry becomes a key question without Rice’s ballast. Watch for Jude Bellingham linking with Kane — that axis must hum.

Spain, meanwhile, are without Pedro Porro and Joan Garcia, and have seen Marcos Llorente step away from international duty. De la Fuente has penned a long-term deal through 2032, and you can see why: Spain’s control through Rodri and Pedri is the gold standard, while Yamal and Nico Williams bring jet fuel out wide.

Predicted England XI: Pickford; Quansah, Konsa, Guehi, O’Reilly; Anderson, Scott; Saka, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane.

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

Bottom line? England must be braver in possession and cut off Rodri’s supply lines. If the back line handles Spain’s rotation and Kane gets service early, Wembley could roar the Three Lions to a statement start.

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