Spain vs Czech Republic: UEFA Nations League Preview
Spain is set to face the Czech Republic in the UEFA Nations League on October 4, 2026. With a strong home

Spain will take on the Czech Republic in the Nations League as part of the 2026-2027 season. After a successful start, winning their first two matches against England and Croatia, Spain is looking to continue their winning momentum. Under the guidance of coach Luis de la Fuente, the team has shown impressive form, winning nine consecutive matches across all competitions.
The Spanish national team, known as La Roja, has not lost a match in 90 minutes since a friendly against Colombia in March 2024. They previously won the Nations League in the 2022-2023 season but faced defeat to Portugal in the 2024-2025 final. Historically, Spain has a strong record against the Czech Republic, having faced them seven times without a loss, boasting five victories and two draws. Their last encounter in June 2022 ended with a 2-0 win for Spain.
On the other hand, the Czech Republic has had a challenging start to their Nations League campaign, suffering defeats in both of their opening matches—losing 1-2 to Croatia and 0-2 to England. Currently sitting at the bottom of League A Group 3 without any points, they are under pressure to secure a favorable result against Spain and England in their upcoming matches.
In terms of squad updates, Spain may see some changes in their starting lineup, with Aymeric Laporte likely returning to defense. Rodri and Dani Olmo are expected to be back in midfield, while Nico Williams could earn a starting position. However, Ferran Torres will miss the match due to an ankle injury. Young talent Lamine Yamal has been performing well, scoring three goals and providing one assist in the last two matches.
The Czech Republic will be missing Pavel Sulc due to a suspension from a red card received in the match against England. Adam Karabec's participation is also uncertain due to an injury sustained in that same game. Should Karabec be unavailable, Alex Kral and Ondrej Lingr might step into the starting lineup. Adam Hlozek, who has scored five goals for the national team, is expected to play a crucial role in midfield.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 1:45 AM on October 4, 2026, Vietnam time.