Spain qualifies for Nations League quarter-finals as tournament action continues

Recent matches in the UEFA Nations League have solidified standings across multiple groups, most notably with Spain securing a quarter-final berth. On October 6, 2026, Spain overcame a deficit in Split to defeat Croatia 2-1, thanks to a brace from Mikel Merino. Ivan Perisic had initially scored for Croatia in the 17th minute, but he was later sent off in the 79th, allowing Spain to complete their comeback and maintain a perfect record. Concurrently, England dominated the Czech Republic at Wembley with a 3-0 victory, featuring two goals from Harry Kane, further strengthening their position in Group 3 of League A.

Elsewhere in the competition, Belgium recorded a 3-0 victory over Turkey in early October, with Kevin De Bruyne scoring twice. In other notable results, France and Italy drew 1-1, while Poland crushed Romania 6-0 behind a Robert Lewandowski hat-trick. The tournament continues to unfold with teams competing for promotion in Leagues B and C and quarter-final spots in League A, following a series of matches that saw high-scoring games and key retirements, such as that of Edin Dzeko from international football.