On Tuesday, August 5, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) officially announced that Spain will face England at Mestalla Stadium in Valencia on November 15 in a UEFA Nations League match.

This highly anticipated fixture could directly determine whether Spain can secure a place in the UEFA Nations League knockout stage for the fourth consecutive edition. Both teams are among the world’s top football nations, and the match is expected to be a major showdown following the 2026 World Cup.

The match will be played at Mestalla Stadium — Valencia’s home ground — which has a capacity of 70,692 spectators. As the reigning champions of both the World Cup and the European Championship, Spain have maintained an impressive record at the stadium. They are unbeaten in their last three appearances there, recording two wins and one draw, including a 6-1 victory over South Korea, a 5-0 win against Germany, and a 0-0 draw with Portugal.

It is worth mentioning that Mestalla has been a “lucky ground” for Spanish football. In December 2025, Spain’s women’s national team also lifted their second UEFA Women’s Nations League trophy at this venue.

The rivalry between Spain and England has a long history. The two sides have faced each other 28 times, with Spain recording 11 wins, 4 draws and 13 defeats. However, their most recent encounter was a memorable one, as Spain defeated England in the 2024 UEFA European Championship final to claim the trophy.

According to the schedule, the two teams will meet twice in the UEFA Nations League group stage: Spain will travel to England on September 26, while England will visit Mestalla on November 15 for the return fixture.