England Demolish Croatia 7-0; Spain Stay Perfect in Nations League

England's 7-0 victory over Croatia in Rijeka marked a historic win, with Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scoring twice each in a commanding Nations League display. Spain extended their unbeaten streak to 41 games with a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic, maintaining their perfect record atop Group A3.

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England defeated Croatia 7-0 in UEFA Nations League
Spain defeated Czech Republic 3-1 in UEFA Nations League
Kane extended his international goal tally to 89
Bellingham scored and provided three assists for England
Spain extended unbeaten streak to 41 consecutive games

England delivered a dominant 7-0 victory over Croatia in Rijeka on Saturday, marking their largest win against the team and one of their most commanding away performances. Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored twice, while Jude Bellingham contributed one goal and three assists. Anthony Gordon and substitute Morgan Rogers also scored in a display that saw England control possession and tempo throughout. Kane extended his international goal record to 89 in 124 appearances, moving within one of Peter Shilton's England appearance record. The victory gave England six points from three Nations League matches, positioning them second in Group A3 behind Spain.

Spain maintained their unbeaten streak at 41 consecutive games with a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic in Oviedo, despite making nine changes to their lineup. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring with a curled left-footed shot in the sixth minute, followed by goals from Rodri and Mikel Merino. The Czech Republic pulled one back through Jiri Slama in the 69th minute, but a second yellow card to Ladislav Krejci in the 85th ended their comeback hopes. Spain's perfect record—three wins from three matches—keeps them three points clear atop the group.

Thomas Tuchel praised England's performance after the match, calling it "a 90-minute performance at the highest level from everyone." Kane described the win as "unbelievable from start to finish." The result represented a stark contrast to Croatia's defensive struggles; the team conceded 12 goals across three matches under coach Slaven Bilić, who faced mounting pressure following a 4-1 loss to Spain earlier in the week. Luka Modric, the 41-year-old Real Madrid midfielder, appeared visibly frustrated during the match.

In other League A action, Scotland secured a 2-0 victory over North Macedonia, with goals from Kieron Bowie and John McGinn. The result marked Scotland's first win under new coach Sebastien Pocognoli. Switzerland defeated Slovenia 2-1 in League B, with an own goal from Erik Janza and a Dan Ndoye finish giving them nine points from three matches, level with Spain but in a lower division.

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England and Spain's contrasting performances reshape UEFA Nations League Group A3 standings: England moves to 6 points (second place) following their largest away victory, while Spain's perfect record (9 points, three wins) maintains a three-point lead with zero losses across 41 consecutive matches. These results carry direct implications for Nations League advancement, Euro qualification tiebreakers, and squad momentum ahead of international fixtures. Croatia's defensive collapse (12 goals conceded in three matches) and coaching scrutiny under Slaven Bilić signal potential tactical restructuring for upcoming fixtures.

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Oct 1, 2026

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Spain defeated Croatia 4-1 in Nations League

Oct 3, 2026

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England vs Croatia match begins in Rijeka

Oct 3, 2026

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Rodri doubled Spain's advantage (rebounded goal in area)

Oct 7, 2026

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England scheduled to face Czech Republic next in Nations League

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