2026–2027 Nations League: Spain vs. Croatia, Probable Lineups

World and European champion Spain takes the field at 8:45 p.m. for the match on the second matchday of Group 3 in League A of the 2026-2027 Nations League. Luis de la Fuente’s Furie Rosse, unbeaten for more than two years, won at Wembley in their group debut against England, and a victory over Croatia could secure first place for them. The visitors secured a valuable victory against the Czech Republic in their opening match.

Oyarzabal leads Spain’s attack, with Baena, Dani Olmo, and Lamine Yamal playing behind him. Rodri and Pedri will anchor the midfield. Porro and Joan Garcia will be missing from the defense; the back four consists of Pubill, Cubarsi, Laporte, and Cucurella.

For Croatia, Budimir will play center forward, supported by Petar Sucic, Luka Sucic, and Pasalic. In midfield are Modric and Kovacic, with Stanisic and Perisic on the wings.

Spain vs. Croatia: Probable Lineups
Spain (4-2-3-1): Simon; Pubill, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Baena; Oyarzabal. Head Coach: De la Fuente.
Croatia (4-2-3-1): Livakovic; Stanisic, Vuskovic, Gvardiol, Perisic; Modric, Kovacic; L. Sucic, P. Sucic, Mario Pasalic; Budimir. Head Coach: Bilic.

De La Fuente announced several changes ahead of the match: “It’s a source of great pride for us to see the people of our country supporting the national team with such enthusiasm. Everywhere we go, we receive an incredible welcome. Let me repeat a comment I made some time ago: we needed to rediscover the spirit of 2010. I believe that has happened, and that people are once again experiencing the national team with emotion, with pride in being Spanish, and with a genuine attachment to this exceptional team. We need some fresh legs, and we may make a few changes from the first match.”