UEFA Nations League action concluded its latest round on Tuesday, October 6, delivering high-stakes drama across League A, League B, and League C. Spain secured a crucial 2-1 away victory over Croatia thanks to a late brace from Mikel Merino, while England defeated the Czech Republic 3-0 behind a two-goal performance from Harry Kane.
Mikel Merino Inspires Spain Past Croatia in Group 3
Spain earned its first away win against Croatia at the third attempt during a tense League A encounter, Sky Sport reported. His side fell behind before substitute Mikel Merino turned the match around. Merino entered from the bench and scored twice, capping his performance with a decisive penalty kick after the 90-minute mark to spark Spanish celebrations.
The result leaves Spain firmly positioned in Group 3, advancing to the tournament’s quarterfinals.
Harry Kane Leads England Past Czech Republic in Historic Appearance
Harry Kane marked a milestone evening by tying the all-time appearance record for the England men’s national team, leading the Three Lions to a comfortable 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic. Diretta reported that the Bayern Munich striker netted a brace to anchor the English attack.
The defeat proved historic for the visitors, as the Czech Republic suffered five consecutive losses for the first time since gaining independence.
Results Across League C Fixtures
The final night of the October window also featured decisive matches across League C groups. Kazakhstan and the Faroe Islands played out a 2-2 draw in the afternoon kickoff, while Albania edged San Marino 2-1 after an injury-time penalty from the former Inter player Asllani extinguished San Marino’s hopes of an away draw.
Television and Streaming Coverage Options
Broadcasters provided extensive coverage of Tuesday’s fixtures. Sky Sport and NOW carried live feeds across Europe, while Mediaset Infinity offered free streaming for Spain’s clash with Croatia in Italy. Libero highlighted the multischermo Diretta Gol option on Sky Sport Calcio, allowing viewers to track simultaneous matches across all three leagues.
Fixture Schedule and Match Timings
- Kazakistan vs. Isole Faroe: 16:00 local time (Sky Sport Calcio)
- Croazia vs. Spagna: 20:45 local time (Canale 20 / Sky Sport Uno)
- Inghilterra vs. Repubblica Ceca: 20:45 local time (Sky Sport Arena)
- Scozia vs. Slovenia: 20:45 local time
- Svizzera vs. Macedonia del Nord: 20:45 local time
Who Scored the Winning Goals?
Who scored the winning goals for Spain against Croatia?
Mikel Merino scored both goals for Spain, entering the match as a substitute and converting a late penalty after the 90th minute.
What was the final score of England versus the Czech Republic?
England defeated the Czech Republic 3-0, with Harry Kane scoring a brace in a milestone appearance.
Where can viewers watch Nations League matches in Italy?
Matches are broadcast on Sky Sport channels with streaming available via NOW and Sky Go, while select marquee fixtures like Croatia-Spain are also available on Mediaset platforms.
