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Thomas Tuchel can’t afford to dismiss Nations League in battle to win back England fans

OPINION: England welcome Spain to Wembley on Saturday to kick-off their Nations League campaign, a competition that some managers will view as a stop-gap ahead of Euro 2028 - but not Thomas Tuchel

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 12:46 PM
Thomas Tuchel can’t afford to dismiss Nations League in battle to win back England fans
Key Things to Know
  • England host Spain at Wembley Stadium on Saturday to begin their Nations League campaign.
  • The match represents England's first international game since the summer World Cup.
  • England's last three fixtures have all been against previous world champions.
The Story in 60 Seconds

England will face Spain at Wembley Stadium on Saturday in their opening Nations League fixture, marking their first match since the World Cup. Manager Thomas Tuchel is under pressure to deliver a positive performance following England's recent tournament exits against Argentina and France.

The fixture marks England's third consecutive game against a World Cup-winning nation. A strong performance is viewed as critical for Tuchel to regain momentum with home supporters following summer disappointment and previous friction over home crowd atmosphere.

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