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Belt game 1,061 · September 26, 2026

Spain keeps the belt

Spain beat England 3–2 (UEFA Nations League). Defense number 9 of reign 269.

The recap · AI-written

Spain Keeps Belt with 3-2 Victory Over England

Spain successfully defended the lineal championship belt with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over England in UEFA Nations League action. The closely contested match saw Spain hold off the home side to retain possession of the prestigious belt.

Having entered the match as belt holders, Spain needed a result to keep the championship in their possession. The narrow one-goal margin proved sufficient as they turned back England's challenge on home soil.

With the victory, Spain maintains its reign as lineal champion. The belt will remain with Spain until their next opponent manages to defeat them and claim the championship for themselves.

Written by Claude from ESPN's box score for this game.

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