England hold on for remarkable win in Madrid to end Spain’s 43-game unbeaten run

The statement win sees Tuchel’s side through to the Nations League quarter-finals as Group A3 winners.

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane celebrate (Adam Davy/PA)

Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 - 21:54

Simon Peach, Press Association Chief Football Writer, Madrid

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England ended 2026 with an extraordinary 3-2 triumph in world champions Spain’s backyard as Thomas Tuchel’s 10 men dug deep to top their Nations League group on a magical night in Madrid.

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