Spain Extends Unbeaten Run with Dominant Nations League Victory Over Croatia
Lamine Yamal shines with two goals as European international football takes center stage post-World Cup.
The story
World Cup winners Spain continued their impressive form by defeating Croatia 4-1 in a Nations League match on Tuesday at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Seville. Teen sensation Lamine Yamal was the standout performer, scoring twice, including an opener just two minutes into the match and another in the 63rd minute.
Marc Pubill also found the net in the 31st minute for his first international goal, two minutes after Dion Drena Beljo had equalized for Croatia. Substitute Nico Williams sealed Spain's dominant victory in the 89th minute. This win extends Spain's remarkable unbeaten streak to 40 matches.
Yesterday's results
| Match | Score | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Spain vs Croatia | 4-1 | Lamine Yamal (2), Marc Pubill, Nico Williams for Spain; Dion Drena Beljo for Croatia |
| England vs Czechia | 2-0 | Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane for England |
Where it stands
The FIFA World Cup 2026 concluded on July 19, 2026, with Spain crowned champions after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final. There are no ongoing World Cup group standings or knockout stage developments to report as of September 30, 2026.
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