England will face Spain in their opening UEFA Nations League match at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 26 September, with kick-off scheduled for 7.45pm. It is both teams' first game since this summer's World Cup, which Spain won while the Three Lions earned bronze.
Free UK television coverage
Football fans across the United Kingdom can watch the match on free-to-air television by tuning into ITV1. The broadcast coverage starts at 6.45pm, giving viewers an hour of pre-match build-up.
Live streaming options
For those who prefer to watch the match online, the action will be streaming on ITVX. The platform is free for UK residents with a valid TV license and can be accessed via the ITVX app on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs or web browsers.
US broadcast and radio details
Viewers watching stateside have several options to catch every minute of the marquee Nations League match. The game will be broadcast live on Fox Sports, while streaming is also available for Fubo or ViX subscribers.
For supporters unable to get to a screen, comprehensive live match commentary will be provided nationwide on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT. The latter begins pre-match build-up from 6.30pm, while the BBC's radio coverage will start at 7pm.
Team news and head-to-head record
England boss Thomas Tuchel has been hit by several withdrawals, with Declan Rice, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Tino Livramento pulling out of the squad, resulting in midfielders James Garner and Morgan Gibbs-White being drafted in as replacements. Meanwhile, Spain will be without goalkeeper Joan Garcia, who is currently sidelined with a knee issue.
England have won 14 of 28 meetings with Spain, while their opponents have won 11. Their most recent meeting was in the Euro 2024 final, which Spain won.
