The Spanish national football team returns to play this Sunday, November 15 and does so with one of the most attractive matchups on the international calendar. The team coached by Luis de la Fuente takes on England starting at 20:45, in peninsular time, at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, in the match corresponding to the sixth and final round of the group stage of the UEFA Nations League 2026/2027. The match, which can be followed live and for free through La 1 de TVE and RTVE Play, will put the top spot in the group on the line, although both teams already have their place in the quarterfinals secured.
What time does Spain play today and where to watch the match against England
The Spain-England match will start at 20:45 this Sunday, November 15, one hour earlier in the Canary Islands, and will be played at the Metropolitano Stadium, the venue chosen to bid farewell to a historic year for Spanish football. The broadcast will be handled by La 1 de Televisión Española, while those who prefer to follow the match online can do so for free via RTVE Play, both from its website and through its app for mobile devices. The match will be directed by the French referee Clément Turpin, in a fixture that brings together two of the most powerful national teams on the international stage.
What’s at stake for Spain against England in the Nations League
The team arrives at this final round as Group A3 leader with 15 points out of 15 possible, after winning all five matches played to date, while England is in second place with 12 points. The Spanish squad has secured its place in the quarterfinals, but still needs to mathematically confirm first place, an objective it will achieve with a win or a draw against the English. Thomas Tuchel’s side, for their part, need to win in order to keep their chances of snatching the lead from Spain.
The most recent precedent invites optimism for La Roja, which beat England 2-3 at Wembley on September 26, thanks to goals from Lamine Yamal, Álex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal. Now, Luis de la Fuente’s team will look to repeat the win in front of its supporters and complete a perfect group stage, with six victories in six matches. The Spanish coach has made it clear that a draw is not part of his plans: «We want to win tomorrow. It’s 12 consecutive matches winning; we want the 13», he said during his appearance prior to the match.
Spain looks to close a historic 2026 with Lamine Yamal as the star
The match will also have an important symbolic component for Spain, which was crowned world champion in 2026 and won its second star. The match against England will be the final international commitment of the year for a generation that continues to rack up victories and aims to extend its dominance in European football. La Roja arrives after beating the Czech Republic 0-2 in Prague, with goals from Álex Baena, from the penalty spot, and Marc Pubill in the closing minutes— a victory that confirmed its excellent competitive moment.
One of the main changes for the match will be the presence of Lamine Yamal, who did not take part in the match against the Czech Republic due to knee discomfort and later joined the squad together with Mikel Oyarzabal. Both are among the 23 footballers selected to face England, while Alejandro Grimaldo does not appear in the final list after suffering health problems in the last few days.
Expectation will also be at its highest in the stands of the Metropolitano, where the Royal Spanish Football Federation has prepared a big tifo dedicated to the two world stars, a lights show and activities for fans. Spain thus faces a night that goes beyond the three points, with the chance to bid farewell in front of its home crowd to an unforgettable year, reaffirm its leadership, and maintain a run of 44 consecutive official matches without knowing defeat.