Nations League: England Rout Croatia 7-0, Spain Beat Czechs

 |  By Nepalyst

England thrashed Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka, while Spain extended their unbeaten run to 41 matches with a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic.

Two of Europe's heavyweights made a statement in the UEFA Nations League on October 3, 2026. In Group A3, England produced a result that will be talked about for years, while Spain kept their long unbeaten run alive in a match that was tighter than the scoreline suggests.

Here is how both games played out.

England 7-0 Croatia: A Historic Night in Rijeka

Thomas Tuchel's England dismantled Croatia at Stadion HNK Rijeka. It was reportedly the heaviest defeat in the history of the Croatian national team. England controlled the match from the first whistle to the last.

The man at the centre of it was Jude Bellingham. He set up three goals and scored one himself, directing England's attack throughout the evening.

A First Half That Settled the Contest

England needed only eight minutes to break through, with Harry Kane opening the scoring. Bellingham added his goal in the 21st minute, and Anthony Gordon made it three in the 39th.

Bukayo Saka struck in the 45th minute, just before the break, and England went into the interval 4-0 up. The match was effectively over by then.

No Relief for the Hosts After the Break

Croatia hoped for a calmer second half, but England kept pushing. Kane added his second in the 53rd minute, and Saka completed his brace in the 68th.

Substitute Morgan Rogers capped the night with a goal in the 87th minute, making it 7-0. Four of England's seven goals came before halftime, and the scoring continued deep into the match.

Spain 3-1 Czech Republic: Unbeaten Run Reaches 41

At the Carlos Tartiere Stadium in Oviedo, the reigning European champions stretched their unbeaten streak to 41 consecutive matches. They were made to work for this win, though.

Lamine Yamal gave Spain the perfect start with a fine finish in the 6th minute. Rodri doubled the lead in the 35th, and Spain went into the break 2-0 ahead.

A Late Scare Before Spain Closed It Out

The Czech Republic came out stronger after halftime. Jiri Slama pulled a goal back in the 69th minute, and the contest became physical.

Czech defender Ladislav Krejčí was shown a second yellow card in the 85th minute and sent off. Spain took advantage of the extra man, and Mikel Merino scored in the 89th minute to make it 3-1.

Takeaway: England's 7-0 win was the standout result of the night, while Spain showed they can still grind out a win when the match turns difficult. Both sides now carry real momentum through the rest of the campaign.