Spain face Czechia today aiming to secure their fifth consecutive win in the UEFA Nations League group stage and take a major step towards finishing top of Group A3, a position they currently occupy. Luis de la Fuente’s side are in good form, although England remain within striking distance and several key players are missing from the squad.

The match, part of the fifth round of fixtures, brings together two national teams in very different situations. Spain lead Group A3 with a perfect record and 12 points, while the Czech side, coached by Santi Denia, sit bottom after losing all four of their matches and seeing their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals come to an end.

TVE’s La 1 will broadcast the match live.

A victory would allow Spain to preserve their three-point lead over England and approach the final group-stage fixture with greater confidence. That match will be against the English side this Sunday, 15 November, at the Metropolitano.

The most recent meeting between the two teams offers reason for optimism. Just over a month ago, on 3 October, Spain beat Czechia 3-1 at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium in Oviedo, with Lamine Yamal, Rodrigo Hernández and Mikel Merino scoring for the hosts. That match showcased De la Fuente’s side’s superiority, although the Czech team also had spells in which they managed to put Spain’s defence under pressure.

The head-to-head record also favours Spain, who have won six and drawn two of their eight meetings with the Central European side. Spain remain unbeaten in these encounters, scoring 12 goals and conceding just four. This will also be their third visit to Letná Stadium.

Nikola Dabanović will referee the match.

For this fixture, the Spain head coach has named a 23-player squad, who will need to adapt to the weather conditions forecast in Prague. Temperatures of between 6 and 8 degrees are expected during the match, with overcast skies and a chance of rain early in the evening. These conditions could make the pitch faster and require both teams to remain particularly alert from the opening minutes.

Spain therefore face another test away from home — their final away fixture of 2026 — determined to maintain their winning record and remain top of the group.