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ExFunCity Sport News | Spain vs Croatia 4-1 as Lamine Yamal Stars
By ExFunCity · 30 Sep 2026
TL;DR — Spain vs Croatia ends 4-1 as Lamine Yamal scores twice, extending Spain’s unbeaten run to 40 matches in the UEFA Nations League.
Spain vs Croatia ended in a dominant 4-1 victory for the world champions in Seville on September 29, with Lamine Yamal scoring twice as Spain extended their unbeaten run to 40 matches. The result also maintained Spain’s perfect start to their UEFA Nations League Group A3 campaign.
The match attracted attention from football fans worldwide, including Malaysia, where European international football and stars such as Yamal remain hugely popular.
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Spain needed only two minutes to open the scoring.
Álex Baena delivered the ball into the area before Fermín López allowed it to run through to Lamine Yamal, who curled a low first-time finish beyond Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic.
Croatia responded through Dion Beljo in the 28th minute to briefly make it 1-1.
However, Spain regained the lead only minutes later when Yamal’s delivery was converted by Marc Pubill.
Yamal then scored his second goal in the 63rd minute before substitute Nico Williams completed the Spain vs Croatia 4-1 victory in the 89th minute.
Reuters Spain vs Croatia match report

Lamine Yamal Steals the Show
The Lamine Yamal double was the main highlight of the night.
Still only one of Spain’s youngest attacking stars, Yamal once again showed why he has become a central figure for the national team.
His performance followed another goal against England in Spain’s 3-2 Nations League victory at Wembley, giving him a strong start to the latest international campaign.
Official RFEF Spain match coverage

Spain Extend Incredible Unbeaten Run
The Spain vs Croatia result extended Spain’s unbeaten streak to 40 matches.
Luis de la Fuente’s side entered the Nations League as newly crowned World Cup champions after winning the tournament earlier in 2026 and have carried that momentum into their latest international fixtures.
Spain have now opened their Nations League campaign with wins over England and Croatia.
That puts them in a strong early position in Group A3.
What Football Fans Are Talking About
Much of the discussion following the game has focused on Yamal’s continued development.
His combination of goals, creativity and ability to influence major international matches has made him one of Spain’s biggest attacking threats.
Malaysian football fans will also be watching whether Spain can maintain their incredible unbeaten streak as their Nations League schedule continues.

What Comes Next
Spain will next face the Czech Republic on October 3 before meeting Croatia again in Split on October 6.
For Croatia, the quick rematch offers an opportunity to respond after a difficult night in Seville.
For Spain, the aim will be to continue their perfect Nations League start and extend the remarkable run that has made Spain vs Croatia another statement result.
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