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- Competition: EURO U19
- Date: 28th June 2026
- Kick-off: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CEST
- Venue: Racecourse Ground
Wales and Spain kick off the 2026 UEFA European Under-19 Championship on Sunday evening in Wrexham for a highly anticipated Group A opener. Hosting the tournament for the very first time, Chris Gunter’s young Dragons are eager to make a statement in their historic finals debut on home soil. Conversely, La Rojita arrive as traditional powerhouse favorites, looking to assert their dominance early and extend their perfect head-to-head record. Let's preview this thrilling opening clash of youth football titans.
Wales U19 vs Spain U19 Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Spain U19
5 : 1
Wales U19
Euro U19
Spain holds the upper hand over Wales in their limited youth encounters, claiming victories in both of their official matches since 2009. These two previous meetings provided plenty of entertainment, averaging a prolific 3.5 goals per game. Spain secured a convincing 3–0 win in their most recent clash.
Wales U19 team overview
Wales U19 enters this one on the back of a tough competitive setback.
The young Dragons suffered a heavy 4–0 defeat against Hungary in their last competitive outing, which abruptly halted a promising three-match unbeaten run featuring two victories and a draw.
Jon Grey’s men are looking to tighten up defensively, having managed only one clean sheet over their last six competitive fixtures.
Derby County starlet Cruz Allen is the main man to watch, having provided key goals and creative spark throughout the youth cycle.
However, the hosts must cope with a noticeable absentee, as high-profile forward Lewis Koumas is unavailable after being called up to the senior men's national team squad.
Last matches of Wales U19
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England U19
7 : 0
Wales U19
Friendly International U19
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Turkey U19
1 : 3
Wales U19
UEFA U19 Championship Qualification
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Portugal U19
1 : 0
Wales U19
UEFA U19 Championship Qualification
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Wales U19
0 : 2
England U19
UEFA U19 Championship Qualification
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Wales U19
0 : 1
Czech Republic U19
Friendly International U19
Wales U19 lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Kit Margetson
Defenders
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2
Charlie Crew
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5
Dan Cox
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6
Brayden Clarke
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3
Luey Giles
Midfielders
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8
Cruz Allen
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4
Dylan Lawlor
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10
Rhys Bennett
Forwards
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7
Cody Twose
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9
Iwan Morgan
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11
Omari Benjamin
Spain U19 team overview
Spain U19 enters this one on the back of a flawless competitive qualifying campaign in their elite round group.
La Rojita was utterly dominant during the spring fixtures, recording successive victories without conceding a single goal to book their ticket to the finals.
Paco Gallardo’s men capped off their qualification in style by dismantling the Netherlands 3–0 in their most recent official outing.
Real Madrid starlet Daniel Yañez is the main man to watch, having spearheaded the attack with explosive wing play and vital goal contributions throughout the elite round.
However, the tournament favorites must handle a noticeable absentee, as high-profile Barcelona fullback Héctor Fort was left out of the squad to manage his senior-level minutes.
Last matches of Spain U19
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Netherlands U19
0 : 3
Spain U19
UEFA U19 Championship Qualification
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Spain U19
4 : 0
Finland U19
UEFA U19 Championship Qualification
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Spain U19
4 : 0
Slovenia U19
UEFA U19 Championship Qualification
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Spain U19
2 : 0
Norway U19
Friendly International U19
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Italy U19
0 : 1
Spain U19
Friendly International U21
Spain U19 lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Raúl Jiménez
Defenders
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2
Jacobo Ramón
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4
Jon Martín
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5
Alexis Olmedo
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3
Julio Díaz
Midfielders
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8
Gerard Hernández
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6
Pau Prim
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10
Peio Canales
Forwards
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7
Daniel Yañez
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9
Marc Guiu
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11
Hugo López
Prediction
Spain U19 is favored to edge out Wales U19 with a tight 2–1 victory in this highly anticipated Group A curtain-raiser. While Paco Gallardo’s side possesses the superior attacking depth and a flawless elite-round defensive record to dictate the tempo, the passionate home crowd at the Racecourse Ground will fuel a spirited performance from Jon Grey’s young Dragons. Expect a competitive, high-energy affair where La Rojita's tournament pedigree ultimately makes the difference.
Three reasons we expect over 2.5 goals in this one
- Five of the last six games of Spain U19 produced three or more goals.
- Bets on over 2.5 goals won in five of the last eight games of Wales U19.
- The last meeting between Wales U19 and Spain U19 produced six goals.
Main prediction Wales U19 - Spain U19
Over 2.5 goals
Wales U19 vs Spain U19 standings in Euro U19
| Group A | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denmark U19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Germany U19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Spain U19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Wales U19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |