The Spanish national team players celebrate a goal during the qualifying phase. Image: RFEF.

Wembley challenges Spain in the fight for top spot

Sonia Bermúdez's side will face England at Wembley on Tuesday, April 14th at 20:00. Both teams arrive at the fixture sharing the top spot in the group with a perfect record after the first two matchdays in the World Cup qualifying phase. The clash will be available to watch on La 1 and RTVE Play.

13 APR 2026

Wembley Stadium will open its doors for a clash between two of the world's best national teams. La Roja leads the FIFA rankings, while England sits in fourth place. Sonia Bermúdez’s side arrives following victories over Iceland (3-0) and Ukraine (1-3) in the first two matchdays. For this April international break, the coach from Vallecas has called up 25 players, featuring the exciting addition of Clara Pinedo. “We know her from the youth categories. She joined the U23s and impressed us greatly. Within the youth setup, she is a different profile; she understands the game, attacks the spaces, is always committed, and we are delighted to have her on the list,” the head coach said of the Athletic Club midfielder. Meanwhile, Esther González, Mapi León, Irene Paredes, and Cata Coll have also returned to the squad.

In total, the squad features 18 players who play in Liga F Moeve. England also arrives after beating Ukraine (1-6) and Iceland (2-0) in their first two matchdays, though Sarina Wiegman’s side occupies the top spot due to a superior goal difference. The two teams have met nineteen times, with a record of seven wins for the English side, seven draws, and five victories for La Roja. In addition to meeting in the Nations League group stage, the two sides also faced off in the World Cup final, with a Spanish win (1-0), and in the final of the last European Championship, with England winning on penalties 1(3)-1(1). Following this match, Sonia Bermúdez’s side will close out this international break by facing Ukraine on Saturday, 18 April, at 16:00 at the Nuevo Arcángel stadium in Córdoba.

Kick-off time and how to watch the match

The Spanish national team's match against England, the third game of the 2027 World Cup qualifying phase, will be played this Tuesday, 14 April, at 20:00 at Wembley (London). The match can be followed live on La 1 and RTVE Play.

Spain's squad list

Goalkeepers: Adriana Nanclares (Athletic Club), Misa Rodríguez (Real Madrid CF) and Cata Coll (FC Barcelona).

Defenders: Laia Codina (Arsenal), Mapi León (FC Barcelona), Irene Paredes (FC Barcelona), Eva Navarro (Real Madrid CF), Aiara Agirrezabala (Real Sociedad), Ona Batlle (FC Barcelona), Olga Carmona (PSG), Jana Fernández (London City) and María Méndez (Real Madrid CF).

Midfielders: Patri Guijarro (FC Barcelona), Clara Pinedo (Athletic Club), Alexia Putellas (FC Barcelona), Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal), Fiamma Benítez (Atlético de Madrid), Vicky López (FC Barcelona) and Clara Serrajordi (FC Barcelona).

Forwards: Esther González (Gotham FC), Salma Paralluelo (FC Barcelona), Claudia Pina (FC Barcelona), Lucía Coralles (London City), Athenea del Castillo (Real Madrid CF) and Edna Imade (Bayern de Múnich).