Spain vs Croatia ended in a 4-1 win for the reigning world champions on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Playing at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium in Seville, Spain beat Croatia in their second UEFA Nations League Group A3 match and moved onto six points from two games, three points clear at the top. Lamine Yamal was the star of the night, scoring twice and setting up another goal.
Spain vs Croatia: Result and Goalscorers
The match was played on Matchday 2 of Group A3 in League A of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. The final score was Spain 4-1 Croatia. The goals came from:
- Spain: Lamine Yamal (2), Marc Pubill and Nico Williams
- Croatia: Dion Beljo
How the Match Unfolded
Spain made a flying start. Lamine Yamal scored inside the first two minutes, and the hosts kept pushing for more. Álex Baena was denied by Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livaković, and in the 19th minute a long-range effort from Pau Cubarsí flew narrowly wide.
Croatia levelled against the run of play in the 28th minute. Ivan Perišić crossed from the left and Dion Beljo rose to head the ball home. But Spain did not have to wait long to answer. Just three minutes later, Yamal and Fermín López combined on a short corner, and Yamal’s cross found the head of Marc Pubill, who scored his first goal for Spain.
Just before half time, a shot from Fermín López struck the post. Croatia looked more dangerous after the break, with Marco Pašalić and Beljo both seeing efforts blocked, but Spain stayed in control. Yamal added his second goal of the night, and Nico Williams also found the net to complete the 4-1 win.
Lamine Yamal: The Player of the Match
Yamal was involved in three of Spain’s four goals, with two goals and one assist. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised the Barcelona winger’s magic after the game. It was not the first time Yamal has made an early impact this week: he also scored inside the first two minutes in Spain’s 3-2 win over England at Wembley on Saturday.
Spain Extend Their Record Unbeaten Run
This result came only four days after the win at Wembley, and it stretched Spain’s record unbeaten run to 40 matches. The world champions, who won the 2026 World Cup, have now won both of their opening games in this Nations League campaign.
These two teams also have a long history in this competition. Spain beat Croatia in the 2023 Nations League final to win the title, and their biggest ever Nations League win is still the 6-0 victory over Croatia in Elche in September 2018.
Nations League Group A3 Standings
After two matches, Spain top Group A3 with six points, three points ahead of the rest of the group. With matches still to play, the lead gives Luis de la Fuente’s side control of the group. You can see the full table on the official UEFA Nations League standings page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Spain vs Croatia?
Spain won the match 4-1 on September 29, 2026.
Who scored in Spain vs Croatia?
Lamine Yamal scored twice for Spain, with Marc Pubill and Nico Williams adding one each. Dion Beljo scored Croatia’s only goal.
Where was Spain vs Croatia played?
The match was played at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium in Seville, Spain.
Who leads Nations League Group A3?
Spain lead Group A3 with six points from two matches.
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