Spain and Croatia set for Nations League clash as unbeaten world champions defend perfect start

Spain face Croatia in Seville on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, with the world champions looking to extend a 39-match unbeaten run in the second round of Nations League fixtures.

The match will take place at the Sanchez Pizjuan at 18:45 GMT. Spain began their campaign with a 3-2 victory over England, while Croatia opened with a 2-1 win away to Czechia. Both teams therefore have three points before their meeting.

Spain’s remarkable run has continued since winning the 2026 World Cup, where they defeated Argentina in the final. Croatia, meanwhile, were eliminated by Portugal in the last 16 of that tournament and have shown some inconsistency since, although their experience makes them a significant threat.

Head-to-head record

Spain and Croatia have met 11 times, according to Transfermarkt data. Spain have won seven of those matches, Croatia three, and one ended in a draw.

The Spanish have scored 28 goals in the fixture, compared with 16 for Croatia. Spain have also dominated the most recent meetings, winning four of the past five encounters. That run included a 6-0 victory in September 2018, with Croatia’s only success in that sequence coming in the other match.

Broadcast details

The match is scheduled for Tuesday, 29 September 2026, at the following time and on these broadcasters:

– France: L’Equipe Live Foot – Spain: La 1 (TVE), RTVE Play – Croatia: Nova TV – United Kingdom: Amazon Prime Video (PPV) – United States: Fox Sports 1, fuboTV, ViX, FOX One – Canada: DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada – Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport – MENA: beIN Sports – Francophone Africa: Canal+, SuperSport, New World Sport

Match prediction

Spain are clear favourites at home given their world champion status, current unbeaten sequence and opening Nations League result. Their possession-based approach and defensive strength are expected to give them control of the contest.

Croatia can still cause problems, particularly through the experience and influence of Luka Modric. They will hope the midfielder and Mario Pasalic, who both scored in the win against Czechia, can help them unsettle the hosts.

The predicted result is a 3-1 win for Spain.

Listed betting odds put Spain at 1.15 to win, with the draw priced at 6.40 and a Croatia victory at 12.00.