Liam Duckstein
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Spain and England meet in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday 15 November 2026, and this page sets out the predicted lineups for both sides. The contrast between the two teams is the angle here: England’s projection carries over the same eleven names from its last match, while Spain’s has a little more room for change.
Spain Predicted Lineup
Spain are projected to line up in a 4-3-3, the shape Luis de la Fuente prefers. The projection is largely settled, with 9 of the projected XI starting their last match, but it rests on a single recent line-up, so it should be treated as tentative. Unai Simon and Dean Huijsen both started the match used here, and their names sit at the front of the expected XI.
Spain predicted XI: Unai Simon; Dean Huijsen, Pedro Porro, Marc Cucurella, Pau Cubarsí; Fabián Ruiz, Fermín López, Yeremy Pino; Ferrán Torres, Jorge De Frutos, Víctor Muñoz
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 23 | Unai Simon | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 2 | Dean Huijsen | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 12 | Pedro Porro | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 22 | Marc Cucurella | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 15 | Pau Cubarsí | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 8 | Fabián Ruiz | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 9 | Fermín López | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 11 | Yeremy Pino | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 7 | Ferrán Torres | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 3 | Jorge De Frutos | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| F | 17 | Víctor Muñoz | 0/1 | 0/1 |
Predicted England Line-up
England are projected in a 4-2-3-1, Thomas Tuchel’s preferred shape. This is a settled side, with 11 of the projected XI starting their last match, yet again only one line-up underpins the picture, so the projection remains tentative. Jordan Pickford and Harry Kane both featured in the match used, and the midfield selection is consistent with it.
England predicted XI: Jordan Pickford; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Lewis Hall, Dan Burn, Jarell Quansah; Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Morgan Rogers, Declan Rice; Harry Kane
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Jordan Pickford | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 2 | Trent Alexander-Arnold | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 3 | Lewis Hall | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 15 | Dan Burn | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 22 | Jarell Quansah | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 8 | Elliot Anderson | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 10 | Jude Bellingham | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 11 | Anthony Gordon | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 17 | Morgan Rogers | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 4 | Declan Rice | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 9 | Harry Kane | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Team News and Confirmed Absentees
Spain have no injury or suspension absentees to report, so the predicted XI is not thinned at any line by a known absence. Alejandro Baena Rodríguez and Martín Zubimendi are the bench players best placed to come in, as each has a start in the match used here.
Ezri Konsa is out injured, and the absence falls in defence, the only line affected on England’s side. Jarrad Branthwaite and James Garner are the names on England’s bench to watch, although none of the bench has a start in the match used, so any change would be a fresh call rather than a continuation.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezri Konsa | D | injured | Jumpers knee |
How These Line-ups Were Picked
For both sides, the projection is built from the one recent line-up available, with that match weighted as the most recent evidence. Players confirmed injured or suspended were removed before the XI was assembled. Because only a single match is used, this is a tentative projection that can change when the official team is announced.
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FAQ
Who is predicted to start in goal for Spain and England?
Unai Simon is the predicted goalkeeper for Spain, and Jordan Pickford is the predicted goalkeeper for England. Both started the match used in the projection.
What formation will Spain and England line up in?
Spain are projected in a 4-3-3 and England in a 4-2-3-1, both matching the shapes their coaches prefer. These are predicted formations, not confirmed ones.
Who is unavailable for Spain and England?
Ezri Konsa is out injured for England. Spain have no injury or suspension absentees listed for this predicted lineup.
When do Spain and England kick off?
The match is on Sunday 15 November 2026 in the UEFA Nations League. Check the official match details closer to the time for the final kickoff.