UEFA Nations League Sets Europe Ablaze: England vs. Spain and Belgium vs. France Steal the Spotlight
Por Carlos Rodríguez ·
The 2026/27 UEFA Nations League is already underway, and the first international window features some highly anticipated matchups. The tournament began on September 24, and its group stage will run through November 17, with 54 national teams participating.
Among the standout matches are England vs. Spain, scheduled for Saturday, September 26, at Wembley, and Belgium vs. France, which will be played on Monday, September 28. In addition, the Netherlands and Germany kicked off their campaigns on Thursday, September 24, with a 1-1 draw. UEFA itself lists these matches among the most exciting games of this tournament.
The Netherlands and Germany Open with a Tie
Germany and the Netherlands Draw in a Thrilling Klopp Debut! Check out the game details. https://t.co/2qdifvaRny pic.twitter.com/QcumUuKmfY
— Diario La Tribuna (@LaTribunahn) September 25, 2026
The Netherlands and Germany faced off in one of the first major matchups of the UEFA Nations League in Group A2, which also includes Serbia and Greece.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, so both powerhouses began their campaigns with one point each.
The game also marked the beginning of new chapters on the sidelines.
Jürgen Klopp took the helm of Germany following his appointment in July, while Xavi Hernández began his tenure with the Netherlands.
The two teams will face off again on November 16 in Germany, on the final matchday of the group stage.
England vs. Spain: Wembley Hosts a Thrilling Match
🇪🇸 Luis de la Fuente spoke to the media ahead of the England-Spain match at Wembley, the game that will kick off a new edition of the Nations League for the Spanish national team🗣️⚽️pic.twitter.com/aUN9b9UFAn
— BeSoccer (@besoccer_ES) September 25, 2026
One of the highlights of the UEFA Nations League will take place on September 26, when England hosts Spain at Wembley in Group A3.
It will be a rematch of the 2024 Euro final, which Spain won 2-1 in Berlin.
The group promises to be extremely challenging because it also includes Croatia and the Czech Republic.
After visiting London, Spain will host Croatia on September 29, while England will travel that same day to face the Czech Republic.
For Hispanic fans in the United States, this England-Spain match is one of the must-see games of the first matchday, given the quality of both teams and the recent history of that European final.
Belgium-France Caps Off a Spectacular Week
Another high-profile matchup in the UEFA Nations League will be Belgium vs. France, scheduled for September 28.
Both teams are in Group A1 along with Italy and Turkey.
Before facing each other, France will visit Turkey this Friday, September 25, while Belgium will take on Italy.
The UEFA Nations League is just getting started, but this first round of matches already has the feel of a knockout stage.
And there will be a rematch: France will host Belgium again on October 5, while Spain and England will face off again on November 15.
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