England UEFA Nations League 2026-27 League Phase Fixtures, Date, Start Time
(League A, Group A3: England vs Spain, Croatia, Czechia)
England will play six home-and-away matches in the league phase, facing a tough group including a rematch with Euro 2024 final opponents Spain. All kick-offs are typically at 19:45 or 20:45 CET (local time adjustments apply; BST in September/October). Exact venues (e.g., Wembley for home games) and broadcasters (BBC/ITV in UK, varies internationally) will be confirmed closer to the dates.
England UEFA Nations League 2026-27 League Phase Fixtures:
Matchday 1 – Saturday, September 26, 2026
England vs Spain (Home) – 19:45 BST / 20:45 CET
(Opening game: Rematch with European champions Spain at home.)
Matchday 2 – Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Czechia vs England (Away) – 19:45 BST / 20:45 CET
(First away trip of the window.)
Matchday 3 – Saturday, October 3, 2026
Croatia vs England (Away) – 18:00 CET (special earlier kick-off; behind closed doors due to UEFA sanction on Croatia)
(Travel to Croatia for a challenging fixture.)
Matchday 4 – Tuesday, October 6, 2026
England vs Czechia (Home) – 19:45 BST / 20:45 CET
(Home return against Czechia.)
Matchday 5 – Thursday, November 12, 2026
England vs Croatia (Home) – 19:45 GMT / 20:45 CET
(Home finale against Croatia.)
Matchday 6 – Sunday, November 15, 2026
Spain vs England (Away) – 19:45 GMT / 20:45 CET
(Closing away game in Spain.)
Key Notes
Group Outcome: Top two advance to League A quarterfinals (March 2027); bottom may face relegation playoff.
International Windows: Four games in September/October 2026 (extended window), two in November.
Broadcast/Streaming: In the UK: BBC/ITV (free-to-air); internationally: UEFA.tv, local broadcasters, or streaming platforms. Check uefa.com or englandfootball.com for live coverage details.
Context: This follows the February 12, 2026 draw in Brussels. England aims to build momentum under their management toward Euro 2028 qualifiers.
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