England vs Croatia standings: England close on Spain after 2–1 win | Nov. 13

Updated: November 13, 2026, 1:05 a.m. UTC

England moved to second in UEFA Nations League Group A3 after beating Croatia 2–1 on November 12. The result leaves England on 12 points from five matches, three behind leaders Spain, while Croatia have three points and sit third. England’s final group match against Spain will decide whether they can finish top; Croatia have one game left, against Czechia.

The standings below reflect the five matches played by each team through November 12. UEFA’s official results list confirms England’s win over Croatia and Spain’s 2–0 victory against Czechia on the same matchday.

Destaques

• England are second in Group A3 with 12 points; Spain lead with 15.
• Croatia are third with three points, nine behind England.
• England’s 2–1 win on November 12 secured their fourth victory in five group games.
• England visit Spain on November 15; Croatia host Czechia on the same date.

What are the England vs Croatia standings?

England have 12 points from four wins and one defeat. Croatia have three points from one win and four defeats. Spain lead the group with 15 points after winning all five matches, while Czechia are fourth with no points after five defeats. The teams are competing in League A, Group A3 of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League.

Points use the standard football system: three for a win, one for a draw and none for a defeat. England’s 12 points are nine more than Croatia’s. The difference is substantial, but the two teams are still separated by their results against the other sides in the group, not only by their head-to-head meetings.

How did England’s win change the picture?

England’s 2–1 victory at home on November 12 completed their pair of group matches against Croatia. UEFA’s official results record also shows England winning 7–0 away to Croatia on October 3. Those two results gave England six points from the direct meetings and a 9–1 combined scoreline. That head-to-head record is useful context, although the final positions depend on the full group table.

England’s only group defeat so far was a 3–2 loss to Spain on September 26. They then beat Czechia twice, won 7–0 in Croatia, and edged Croatia 2–1 at home. Spain, meanwhile, beat England and Croatia in September and October, then defeated Czechia 2–0 on November 12. Those results explain why Spain remain three points ahead despite England’s late win.

What do England and Croatia need in their final matches?

England travel to Spain on November 15 for a direct contest between the group’s top two. England need a win to draw level on 15 points and keep the title race open; the final ranking would then be decided by the competition’s applicable tie-break rules. A draw or defeat would leave Spain ahead on points. The confirmed fixture list identifies Spain versus England as England’s last group match.

Croatia host Czechia on November 15. A win would take Croatia to six points, but it would not be enough to catch England’s current 12. Their remaining match matters for the lower part of the table and for ending the group campaign positively. At the time of this update, these are future outcomes, not confirmed results.

Why can the table differ from a head-to-head comparison?

A standings table summarises every group match. England’s advantage over Croatia includes their two wins against Croatia, but also their results against Spain and Czechia. A team can win a head-to-head encounter and still finish lower if it earns fewer points across the full group. Goal difference and other competition tie-break criteria may matter if teams finish level on points; readers should consult UEFA’s final table after the last fixtures for the settled order.

The official UEFA schedule and results page lists the completed matches and the November 15 fixtures. The match record and group view are available from UEFA’s 2026/27 Nations League results and fixtures and the official England–Croatia match page.

Frequently asked questions

Are England above Croatia in the Nations League table?

Yes. England are second in Group A3 with 12 points, and Croatia are third with three.

Did England qualify as group winners?

No. As of November 13, Spain lead with 15 points. England’s final match against Spain is still to come.

When do England and Croatia play next?

England visit Spain and Croatia host Czechia on November 15, 2026, in their final listed group fixtures.