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Spain return to action with hard-fought win at Wembley to extend streak

Cover image: Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal, left ,celebrates after scoring his sides third goal during the Nations League Soccer match between England and Spain in London, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ian Walton) © AP Photo/Ian Walton - Ian Walton

La Roja came back from 2-1 down at half-time to see off England for their Nations League opener on Saturday evening, extending their unbeaten run to 39 games. Substitutes Álex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal scored in the second half to turn the match around.

On the other side of London, Carlos Alcaraz led Team Europe's comeback on Laver Cup day two with a three-set singles win over Taylor Fritz. Europe now has a 7-5 lead heading into the final day of action on Sunday.

In volleyball, France were beaten by defending champions Poland in the European Championship final on Saturday evening in Milan. Les Bleus were ultimately defeated in four sets.

Demi Vollering has rounded off a near-perfect road cycling campaign by claiming her first World Championships title in Montreal on Saturday. The 29-year-old has also won both the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia this season, among a string of other major races.

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