UEFA Nations League Matchday 3 Results October 3, 2026: England Smash Croatia 7-0
The UEFA Nations League Matchday 3 results for October 3, 2026 delivered a spectacular conclusion to the round, with England producing the biggest result of the day by destroying Croatia 7-0.
Spain also maintained its perfect start with a 3-1 victory over Czechia, while Switzerland defeated Slovenia 2-1 and Scotland recorded a 2-0 win away against North Macedonia.
In League C, Finland beat Albania 2-1, Belarus thrashed San Marino 4-0, Iceland defeated Bulgaria 3-0 and Estonia edged Luxembourg 1-0.
UEFA Nations League Results — October 3, 2026
Finland 2-1 Albania
Finland 2-1 Albania
Finland continued its strong Group C1 campaign with a 2-1 home victory over Albania. Leo Walta scored both of Finland's goals and moved to four goals in the Nations League campaign.
Croatia 0-7 England
Croatia 0-7 England
England produced the performance of Matchday 3 by dismantling Croatia 7-0. Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka both scored twice, while Jude Bellingham contributed a goal and three assists.
Belarus 4-0 San Marino
Belarus 4-0 San Marino
Belarus claimed a commanding 4-0 victory over San Marino in Group C1, recording its first win of the Nations League league phase.
Estonia 1-0 Luxembourg
Estonia 1-0 Luxembourg
Estonia secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Luxembourg, moving to five points from its opening three Group C4 matches.
Iceland 3-0 Bulgaria
Iceland 3-0 Bulgaria
Iceland produced a convincing 3-0 home win over Bulgaria in Group C4, keeping its promotion hopes alive.
Spain 3-1 Czechia
Spain 3-1 Czechia
Spain maintained its 100% record with a 3-1 victory over Czechia. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring early before Rodri doubled Spain's advantage. Jiří Sláma pulled one back for Czechia, but Mikel Merino sealed the win late in the match.
North Macedonia 0-2 Scotland
North Macedonia 0-2 Scotland
Scotland picked up its first victory of the campaign with a 2-0 win over North Macedonia. Kieron Bowie opened the scoring with his first Scotland goal before John McGinn added a second from the penalty spot.
Switzerland 2-1 Slovenia
Switzerland 2-1 Slovenia
Switzerland came from behind to beat Slovenia 2-1 and complete a perfect three-match start in Group B1. An own goal from Erik Janža levelled the contest before Dan Ndoye completed the comeback.
England Destroy Croatia 7-0
England delivered the standout performance of the entire October 3 schedule, crushing Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka.
Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka both scored twice, while Jude Bellingham was involved throughout the demolition with a goal and three assists. Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers were also on the scoresheet.
The result moved England onto six points in Group A3, three points behind perfect leaders Spain. It was also Croatia's third match of the campaign and its second defeat.
Spain Stay Perfect After Beating Czechia
Spain followed England's huge victory with a 3-1 success against Czechia, making it three wins from three in Group A3.
Lamine Yamal continued his excellent Nations League run by opening the scoring for the third consecutive match. Rodri then doubled Spain's lead before Jiří Sláma gave Czechia hope.
Czechia's comeback hopes disappeared when captain Ladislav Krejčí was sent off late in the match, allowing Mikel Merino to add Spain's third and secure another three points.
Scotland and Switzerland Claim Important Wins
Scotland earned its first victory under Sébastian Pocognoli by defeating North Macedonia 2-0. Kieron Bowie's opening goal was his first for Scotland, while the victory also gave Andy Robertson a memorable result on his 100th international appearance.
Switzerland remained perfect in Group B1 after coming from behind to beat Slovenia 2-1. The Swiss have now collected nine points from three matches and sit alone at the top of their group.
October 3 Matchday 3 Results at a Glance
- Finland 2-1 Albania
- Croatia 0-7 England
- Belarus 4-0 San Marino
- Estonia 1-0 Luxembourg
- Iceland 3-0 Bulgaria
- Spain 3-1 Czechia
- North Macedonia 0-2 Scotland
- Switzerland 2-1 Slovenia
Matchday 3 Comes to an End
With the October 3 fixtures complete, Matchday 3 has now concluded. England's seven-goal victory over Croatia was the biggest result of the final day, while Spain, Portugal and Switzerland all remain perfect after three matches.
The Nations League league phase now moves toward Matchday 4, with the next round of fixtures scheduled for October 4-6.
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