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Spain, England, and Croatia Drawn into Same UEFA Nations League Group
The defending European champions will face off against their rivals in the upcoming tournament.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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The defending European champions Spain have been drawn into the same group as England and Croatia for the next edition of the UEFA Nations League. The three national teams will face off against each other in the upcoming tournament.
Why it matters
The UEFA Nations League is an important international competition that features the top national teams in Europe. The grouping of Spain, England, and Croatia is significant as it pits three of the continent's soccer powerhouses against each other, setting the stage for some highly anticipated matchups.
The details
The draw for the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League took place in Brussels, Belgium, where the groups for the upcoming tournament were determined. Spain, the reigning European champions, were drawn into the same group as England and Croatia, two other top teams in international soccer.
- The draw for the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League took place on February 12, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium.
The players
Spain
The defending European champions and one of the top national teams in international soccer.
England
A perennial powerhouse in international soccer and one of the favorites to win the UEFA Nations League.
Croatia
The 2018 World Cup finalists and a strong contender in the UEFA Nations League.
The takeaway
The grouping of Spain, England, and Croatia in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League sets the stage for some highly anticipated matchups between three of Europe's top national teams. Fans can look forward to seeing these soccer giants battle it out for supremacy in the upcoming tournament.
