Spain prepare a special World Cup surprise right before facing England tonight
The Spanish national team will mark their final match of 2026 with a grand celebration in Madrid before taking on England.
Details: According to the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Spain will officially present the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy to the supporters at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano ahead of tonight's UEFA Nations League clash against England.
Following earlier trophy presentations in Seville and Oviedo, Madrid becomes the third home venue to celebrate La Roja's second World Cup star, which they won in New York in July 2026. As at those previous home games, a member of Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning squad will present the trophy to the crowd, with Iker Casillas, Fernando Torres, and Fernando Llorente expected to attend and take part on the pitch before kick-off.
The pre-match programme will also feature the unveiling of a giant tifo titled From Madrid to the Stars, honouring both the 2010 and 2026 world champion generations, alongside a stadium-wide flag mosaic and a tribute to Spain's FIFA U-15 World Cup-winning team.
Once the festivities conclude, attention will turn to the battle for first place in UEFA Nations League Group A3. Spain currently lead the standings with 15 points from five matches, three ahead of second-placed England, with kick-off scheduled for 20:45 CET.
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Steven Perez
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