Reigning World champions Spain lock horns with Czechia in a high-voltage UEFA Nations League Group A3 clash at the Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo on Saturday.
La Roja sit comfortably on top of the points table after back-to-back wins and are firing on all cylinders on home turf. Luis de la Fuente’s men want full points to pull away in the group, while the visitors face a tricky away trip aiming to bounce back.
Match Details
| Category | Verified Match Information |
| Fixture | • Spain vs Czechia (UEFA Nations League A, Group 3) |
| Date | • Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Kick-off Time |
• 7:45 PM BST / 8:45 PM CEST (Local Spanish Time) • 12:15 AM IST (Midnight, Sunday, Oct 4 – India) • 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT (USA) |
| Venue | • Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere, Oviedo, Spain |
| India TV Telecast | • Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports Ten 1 / Ten 2 HD & SD) |
| India Live Streaming | • SonyLIV app and website |
| International Broadcast |
• DAZN Spain & TVE La 1 (Spain) • ČT2 – Česká televize (Czechia) • Fox Sports & FuboTV (USA) • Viaplay Sports & Sky Sports (UK) |
Latest Team News
Spain
Spain enter the fixture in high spirits but have reshuffled their starting eleven.
Winger Nico Williams is sidelined due to an injury setback and misses out on tonight’s action. Midfielder Fabian Ruiz has also been granted leave from the squad camp to attend the birth of his first child.
In positive news for the hosts, Rodri returns to the starting lineup and takes the captain’s armband in a central midfield pivot alongside Dani Olmo.
Luis de la Fuente has handed starts to Ivan Fresneda at right-back and Fran Garcia at left-back, while Raul Fernandez leads the forward line with support from Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Alex Baena.
Czechia
The visitors are aiming to put an end to their recent run of defeats in Group A3.
Attacking midfielder Pavel Sulc is out of contention with an injury.
Adam Hlozek gets the nod to lead the attack as the primary striker in a 4-2-3-1 setup, flanked by Matej Radosta and Ondrej Lingr.
In defense, Ladislav Krejci captains the side at centre-back next to Stepan Chaloupek, while Antonin Kinsky starts between the posts.
Confirmed Starting Lineups
Spain (4-2-3-1)
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Goalkeeper: David Raya
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Defenders: Ivan Fresneda, Robin Le Normand, Aymeric Laporte, Fran Garcia
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Midfield Pivot: Rodri (c), Dani Olmo
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Attacking Midfielders: Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Alex Baena
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Striker: Raul Fernandez
Key Substitutes: Unai Simon, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, Mikel Oyarzabal, Marc Cucurella, Fermin Lopez, Dean Huijsen, Yeremy Pino.
Czechia (4-2-3-1)
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Goalkeeper: Antonin Kinsky
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Defenders: Michal Sacek, Stepan Chaloupek, Ladislav Krejci (c), Jiri Slama
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Midfield Pivot: Alex Kral, Roman Macek
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Attacking Midfielders: Matej Radosta, Lukas Ambros, Ondrej Lingr
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Striker: Adam Hlozek
Key Substitutes: Matej Kovar, Martin Vitik, Robin Hranac, Michal Sadilek, Lukas Cerv, Petr Bucha, Daniel Vasulin.
How To Watch Spain vs Czechia On TV And Online Platforms
In India
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TV Broadcast: Fans in India can watch the live telecast on the Sony Sports Network, available across Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 2 channels in standard and high definition.
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Live Streaming: Online streaming is available live on the SonyLIV app and website. An active subscription is required to stream the match.
In Spain
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TV & Streaming: Spanish viewers can watch the live game on free-to-air television via TVE’s La 1 and stream it on RTVE Play. Digital streaming is also available via DAZN Spain.
In Czechia
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TV & Streaming: In the Czech Republic, the match is being broadcast live on ČT2 (Česká televize), with online streaming provided through ČT sport Plus.
In The United States
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TV & Streaming: The fixture is televised live on Fox Sports channels. Viewers can also stream the match via FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, and the Fox Sports App.
In The United Kingdom
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TV & Streaming: UK audiences can catch the live action on Viaplay Sports, with additional coverage options via Sky Sports digital platforms.
