Two-time World Cup winners Spain debut at home in the Nations League with a celebration of the 2026 title!
The euphoria of their second World Cup title is still pulsing through the heart of Spain, but La Furia is already turning its attention to upcoming challenges. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has wasted no time and announced the cities that will have the honor of hosting the national team’s first matches following their ultimate glory. Seville and Oviedo will be the stages for the group stage matches of the Nations League, marking not only the start of a new journey but also an official celebration of the 2026 title with the fans.
Debut with the second star on their chest
The highly anticipated reunion between the Spanish public and their two-time champion heroes will take place at the La Cartuja Stadium in Seville. On September 29, the Spanish national team will wear their newly earned second star on their chest to face Croatia. The celebration continues on October 3, when the Carlos Tartiere Stadium in Oviedo will host the clash against the Czech Republic. These matches, besides kicking off the Nations League campaign, will serve as a collective embrace between Luis de la Fuente‘s team and their passionate fans, celebrating the long-awaited trophy won in New Jersey.
A toast to history and passion
The World Cup triumph last Sunday, with a narrow but epic 1-0 victory over Argentina, is still echoing across the country. Now, the two-time champions have the opportunity to share this immense joy with fans at home in two events expected to be filled with emotion. Spain, the current Nations League runner-up—having suffered a penalty shootout defeat to Portugal last year—is now looking to rewrite its history in the competition, fueled by the confidence of being the reigning world champions.
Full schedule and promising future
The RFEF has released the detailed schedule for Spain‘s upcoming Nations League commitments, which include matches against England, Croatia, and the Czech Republic. The games scheduled for late September and early October are just the beginning of a run that promises to keep the flame of national passion, reignited by their global glory, burning bright. Fans can look forward to more unforgettable moments, celebrating the present and building the future of a national team that proves, with every achievement, its place among the greatest in world football.
- 9/26 – England vs. Spain (Nations League)
- 9/29 – Spain vs. Croatia (Nations League)
- 10/3 – Spain vs. Czech Republic (Nations League)
- 10/6 – Croatia vs. Spain (Nations League)
- 11/12 – Czech Republic vs. Spain (Nations League)
- 11/15 – Spain vs. England (Nations League)
