Spain overturned a halftime deficit to complete a comeback against England at Wembley, showing no loss of hunger after winning the World Cup. The champions rallied after Harry Kane missed a penalty and sealed the win through goals from Baena and Oyarzabal.
Wembley is no easy place to play, and England rarely gives anything away. But Spain, fresh off its World Cup win, looked far from satisfied. Lamine Yamal pressed high from the start and stole the ball from Guehi before scoring Spain’s first goal since the World Cup. England barely had time to react. Spain had sent a clear message: they were not slowing down.
Spain extended its unbeaten run to 39 matches with the victory, a streak highlighted by major tournament triumphs, ESPN reported. Spain’s early push nearly broke the game open. Ferran Torres put the ball in the net, but the flag went up for offside. Soon after, Spain missed a golden chance in a two-on-one. England looked rattled; Spain wanted more.
Then came the setback. England scored twice before halftime, and Spain went into the break behind. Rodri couldn’t get a grip in midfield. Harry Kane stepped up for a penalty that could have put England two goals ahead, but he missed. BBC and ESPN described the penalty miss as a basic moment that shifted momentum and allowed Spain to mount its comeback. The match was the Nations League opener, not a friendly, adding significance to Spain’s win at Wembley.
Manager Luis de la Fuente made his move, bringing on Baena to change the pace. Baena linked up with Lamine Yamal, who set him up with a slick backheel before he scored. Spain believed again, and the game swung back its way. Under De la Fuente, the team has already won the Euro and the Nations League; its latest title was the World Cup. They don’t settle for draws.
Oyarzabal joined the attack and combined with Baena to finish the job. Spain’s comeback was complete. Every substitute brought fresh energy; the players faced the moment. Spain’s Nations League campaign is underway; if the team reaches the Final Four, it could host the tournament. That’s extra fuel.
De la Fuente summed it up: “These players never stop wanting to improve.” The lead is real. This team lets results do the talking; they don’t care about old trophies.
Spain now turns to the rest of its campaign. As reported earlier, the real test was staying sharp after reaching the top. The Wembley win answered that question. Spain’s ability to recover and adjust, while keeping its hunger, remains a warning to Europe: its edge is still sharp.
