Live updates, Build-up, teams and live text commentary as Lamine Yamal and Spain take on Croatia, led by Luka Modric in the UEFA Nations League.Published On 29 Sep 2026 World champions Spain continue their UEFA Nations League campaign against Croatia La Roja top Group A3 after an epic 3-2 win over England at Wembley in first match 20 Updates3m ago(18:12 GMT)Six changes for CroatiaSlaven Bilic has rotated his squad following Saturday’s win over Czechia.Ivan Smolcic, Marin Pongracic, Josip Sutalo, Josip Misic, Dion Beljo and Marco Pasalic all come into the team.Croatia XI: Dominik Livakovic (goalkeeper); Ivan Perisic (captain), Josko Gvardiol, Marin Pongracic, Ivan Smolcic; Mateo Kovavic, Josip Sutalo, Josip Misic; Marco Pasalic, Dion Drena Beljo, Petar Sucic9m ago(18:06 GMT)Five changes for SpainLuis de la Fuente has made a number of changes from Spain’s win at Wembley over the weekend.Dean Huijsen comes in for Aymeric Laporte in central defence, with Martin Zubimendi replacing Rodri in midfield.Fermin Lopez, Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal start in attack with Dani Olmo, Nico Williams and Ferran Torres dropping to the bench.Spain XI: Unai Simon (goalkeeper) (captain); Marc Pubill, Pau Cubarsi, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella; Martin Zubimendi, Fabian Ruiz; Fermin Lopez; Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Alex Baena13m ago(18:01 GMT)Watch: Spain arriveThis content is unavailable due to your cookie settings.To continue, please allow functional cookies from third-party platforms.
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LIVE: Spain vs Croatia – Nations League
Spain is hosting Croatia for their second UEFA Nations League matchday, having previously defeated England 3-2. Both teams have made several changes to their starting lineups.
Alexander Hoad,Adam HancockAl JazeeraFiled 2026-09-29 · 15:59 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Spain is hosting Croatia for their second UEFA Nations League matchday, having previously defeated England 3-2. Both teams have made several changes to their starting lineups. Spain's coach, Luis de la Fuente, has introduced five new players, including Dean Huijsen and Martin Zubimendi, with Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Alex Baena starting in attack. Croatia's manager, Slaven Bilic, has made six alterations to his squad following their win against Czechia, bringing in players like Ivan Smolcic and Marco Pasalic. The match is part of the ongoing UEFA Nations League campaign for both nations.
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Lamine Yamal and Luka Modric are key players for their respective teams.
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Spain has made five changes to their squad from their previous match.
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Spain won their first match against England 3-2 at Wembley.
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