UEFA Nations League
League A — Group 3
World Cup 2026
Third place — the best since 1966
Coach
Thomas Tuchel — under contract until Euro 2028
About the stadium
Wembley is the home of the England national team, and with ninety thousand seats it's the largest sports venue in Britain and the second-largest in Europe. The arch above it, 133 metres high, is the support structure for the longest single-span roof in the world — and it's the stadium's most recognizable landmark. The address is Empire Way in the Wembley area of the London Borough of Brent, and the route from the station to the gates runs along the wide street called Olympic Way — that long line of people climbing toward the arch is one of the iconic images of English football. In the 2026/27 season Wembley hosts England's UEFA Nations League matches in League A, against Spain, Croatia and Czechia.
FAQ
How do you buy tickets for an England national team match?
Tickets for England national team matches at Wembley are sold in three successive windows, according to membership type. The first to be able to buy are members of the national team's official travel club, followed by an opening for members of the wider membership programme, and only at the end — if inventory remains — does general sale go on. Seniority is measured in points earned for attendance: two points for every home match and two points for every away match, plus one point for renewing membership. For home matches a member can buy up to seven additional tickets beyond their own — eight in total — while for away matches and tournaments the limit is one ticket per person. Tickets are not transferable, not even to another member, and the association treats evidence of transfer very seriously. A ticket bought from an unauthorized source is void: the holder may be refused entry or removed from the stadium, and no refund will be given — and unauthorized resale of a ticket is a criminal offence in Britain. TikTik gets tickets for England national team matches at Wembley without membership and without a points record.
How do you get to Wembley?
You get to Wembley via Wembley Park station — an eight-minute walk from the stadium. The station is served by two Tube lines, the Jubilee and the Metropolitan, and on the Metropolitan line it's just two stops from Baker Street. A good alternative: Wembley Stadium station, on the train that leaves from London Marylebone station and stops there after one stop, also about an eight-minute walk. Wembley Central station, on the Bakerloo line and the Overground, is further away — about a twenty-minute walk. On event days a free shuttle runs from Wembley Park to the stadium, usually from half an hour before the gates open until an hour after the final whistle, and the taxi rank is on Engineers Way next to the nearby arena. Three operational notes that save frustration: Wembley is a cashless stadium and its stands don't accept cash at all, there's a limited bag policy, and there's no entry for infants under two years old.
Is there parking at Wembley?
There are official stadium car parks at Wembley, but you must book a space in advance and they fill up early. Parking on the surrounding streets is not an option: it's reserved for residents, and Brent Council runs a special parking regime around the stadium on event days. The stadium itself warns against the pop-up car parks that spring up in the area on match day — most of them have no proper insurance, so damage to your car isn't covered, they have no security patrol and the lighting in them is poor. Drivers also need to remember London's Ultra Low Emission Zone: a vehicle that doesn't meet the standard is liable for a daily charge of twelve pounds fifty, in effect around the clock. Parking for Blue Badge holders is booked through the same official system.
How do you get to an England national team match from Israel?
For an England match you fly directly from Tel Aviv to London — about five hours' flight. Via Luton Airport, El Al and Wizz Air fly there directly from Tel Aviv. From Luton you take the train connected to the terminal to Luton Airport Parkway station in under four minutes, and from there a train to St Pancras station in central London — between 22 and 45 minutes depending on the type of service, up to eight trains an hour. Anyone landing at Heathrow reaches central London on the Piccadilly line in about fifty minutes or on the Elizabeth line in under 45 minutes; from Gatwick, the train to Victoria station takes 30 to 45 minutes. From any of these entry points you continue on the Tube to Wembley Park station. Experienced advice: check the status of the lines on London's transport website on the day of the match itself — weekend engineering works and localized disruptions change the fastest route.
Does an Israeli need a visa to fly to the UK for the match?
Not a visa, but yes an entry authorization. Since 8 January 2025, Israeli citizens have been required to have a UK ETA. The cost is £20, it allows multiple entries and is valid for two years or until the passport expires - whichever comes first - and permits a stay of up to 6 months per visit. You apply on the official website or the UK ETA app. The response usually arrives within a day, but you should allow up to three working days, and you must not fly before the authorization has been received by email.
Where is it best to sit at Wembley?
At Wembley, the block number determines which level you're allowed to enter — and that matters in practice. A block starting with the digit 1 is the lower level, and that ticket only grants access to the seating areas of that level; a block starting with 2 gives access to levels 2, 3 and 4 but not to 1 or 5; and a block starting with 5 is the upper level, and it too is closed off from the other levels. In other words, you don't wander between levels — what you buy is what you get. The lower level brings you closer to the pitch, and the upper level gives the full wide view of the arch and both goals. The stadium has a dedicated family area sold separately for each of the national team's matches, and the away national team's allocation is on levels 1 and 5.
What's special about the England national team's 2026/27 season?
England enter the season after finishing third at the 2026 World Cup — their best result since 1966. They beat France 6:4 in the bronze medal match in Miami, with a hat-trick from Bukayo Saka, and it's their best-ever result at a World Cup held outside England. Coach Thomas Tuchel, who took over at the start of 2025, had his contract extended by a further two years in February 2026 — through Euro 2028. In the Nations League, England are drawn in League A, Group 3, against Spain, Croatia and Czechia; the quarter-final winners in March 2027 advance to the final stage, to be held from 9 to 13 June 2027. And in the background stands Euro 2028, to be hosted by Britain and Ireland — meaning every home match at Wembley over the next two years is part of the run-up to it.
What's England's big match in the 2026/27 season?
The big match is England against Spain at Wembley, on Saturday, 26 September 2026. This is a meeting between two 2026 World Cup medalists, and it's also the first official match between the two national teams since the tournament, in the opening matchday of the Nations League. Demand spoke for itself: general sale for Wembley sold out, and every sales window for this match closed in under two weeks. Our second home match is against Czechia, on Tuesday, 6 October, both at 19:45 local time. It's worth knowing that these aren't all of England's home matches in the campaign — there's a further home match against Croatia in November.