Sports · 4 October 2026
England thrash Croatia 7-0 in Nations League while Spain beat Czech Republic 3-1 to stay perfect
Exam-focused facts from the 4 October 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- England defeated Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka in a Nations League match, with Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scoring twice each and Jude Bellingham scoring once with three assists.
- Kane's international goal tally reached 89 goals in 124 appearances, moving him within one cap of Peter Shilton's England appearance record.
- England are second in League A, Group Three with six points from three matches, behind Spain on nine points, while Croatia have three points and the Czech Republic remain pointless.
- World and European champions Spain beat the Czech Republic 3-1 in Oviedo, with goals from Lamine Yamal, captain Rodri, and Mikel Merino.
- In League B, Scotland won 2-0 at North Macedonia through goals from Kieron Bowie and John McGinn, and Switzerland came from behind to beat Slovenia 2-1 in Luzern, leading Group One on nine points with Scotland and Slovenia level on four.