England 2–3 Spain,Complete Comeback in Five-Goal Thriller

By Alonso Contreras

Spain came from behind to defeat England 3–2 in a thrilling match that saw the lead change hands twice and both teams create opportunities late in the game.

Spain struck first in the 2nd minute, with Lamine Yamal finishing from inside the box after receiving the ball in the center. England responded strongly, and Anthony Gordon leveled the match in the 36th minute, cutting inside before firing a right-footed shot into the bottom corner. Just four minutes later, Harry Kane put England ahead, heading Nico O'Reilly's cross into the bottom-right corner to make it 2–1.

England had an opportunity to extend its advantage early in the second half when a penalty was awarded after Jude Bellingham was fouled in the box. However, Kane's 54th-minute penalty went just wide.

Spain took advantage of the missed opportunity. Álex Baena equalized in the 60th minute, firing a low shot from outside the box after a pass from Dani Olmo.

The comeback was completed in the 74th minute. Mikel Oyarzabal finished from the center of the box following an assist from Baena, giving Spain a 3–2 lead.

England pushed desperately for an equalizer. Jude Bellingham tested Unai Simón twice late in the match, including a powerful effort in the fifth minute of stoppage time that the Spanish goalkeeper brilliantly pushed away in the top-left corner.

Spain held on through the final moments to secure a dramatic 3–2 victory.

Goals

• 2' — Lamine Yamal (Spain) — Spain 1–0

• 36' — Anthony Gordon (England) — 1–1

• 40' — Harry Kane (England) — England 2–1

• 60' — Álex Baena (Spain) — 2–2

• 74' — Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) — Spain 3–2

Key Moment

Harry Kane's missed penalty in the 54th minute proved pivotal as Spain scored twice afterward to turn a 2–1 deficit into a 3–2 victory.