Venue: Epet ARENA
Kick-off time: Nov 12, 2026 8:45pm (CET)
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Czech Republic
Form & Tactical Outlook
Already-eliminated Czech Republic will host already-qualified Spain for a 2026-27 UEFA Nations League Group A3 match on Thursday night.They started their campaign with a 2-1 home loss to Croatia, followed by a 2-0 home loss to England, a 3-1 away loss to Spain, and a 3-0 loss to England at Wembley last time out. Santi Denia's side cannot qualify for the quarter-finals and face relegation to League B, though it is still possible for them to finish third in the section. Czech Republic have lost six of their last seven matches in all competitions, with their last victory coming in a friendly against Guatemala in June. Czech Republic have never beaten Spain, drawing two and losing six of their previous eight meetings.
Team News
Michal Sadilek will be missing for Czech Republic due to suspension. Ladislav Krejci is available again after serving a ban in the previous match against England. Tomas Soucek is in line to win his 94th cap in midfield, while Vladimir Coufal is expected to feature for the 68th time at the back. Adam Hlozek (five goals in 50 caps) is set to lead the line. 18-year-old Idris Hopi will hope to make his senior international debut during the match.
Spain
Form & Tactical Outlook
Spain are top of Group A3 with 12 points, three points ahead of second-placed England, and are safely through to the quarter-finals, though top spot is not yet confirmed. Luis de la Fuente's side have won all four of their group matches, scoring 12 goals: a 3-2 win against England, a 4-1 win over Croatia, a 3-1 win over Czech Republic, and a 2-1 victory over Croatia in their last match. Spain won the World Cup in July.
Team News
Lamine Yamal will not be involved as the 19-year-old is nursing a knee injury suffered while playing for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid on Sunday. He is expected to join the Spain squad after this match to prepare for the game against England on Sunday. Mikel Oyarzabal is absent due to illness. Alex Baena and Fermin Lopez are one booking away from suspension for the England match, but both are expected to start against Czech Republic.
