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Meet the new 55 minute England collapse, not the same as the old 55 minute England collapse | Barney Ronay

Things started to go wrong against Spain at the same time they did against Argentina, but for very different reasons and with far more cause for optimismYou could feel it inside the stadium, one of those moments where the air…

By Barney Ronay · The Guardian - Football

Published: Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 11:19 PM

Key Things to Know

Spain defeated England in their Nations League opener after England surrendered a 2-1 lead.
Harry Kane missed a crucial 55th-minute penalty awarded for a foul on Jude Bellingham.
Unai Simón celebrated the penalty save as Spain went on to win the match.

The Story in 60 Seconds

England suffered a defeat against Spain in their Nations League opener at Wembley Stadium after conceding two unanswered goals in the final 35 minutes. Thomas Tuchel's side held a 2-1 lead early in the second half before a pivotal moment occurred in the 55th minute, when captain Harry Kane missed a penalty following a VAR-awarded foul on Jude Bellingham.

The turnaround mirrored a previous July match against Argentina in Atlanta, where England also led after 55 minutes before ultimately losing the closing stretch 2-0. Mikel Oyarzabal helped secure the victory for Spain, who capitalized on Kane's missed penalty saved by goalkeeper Unai Simón.

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Meet the new 55 minute England collapse, not the same as the old 55 minute England collapse | Barney Ronay

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