UEFA Nations League 2026-27: Groups, teams, top players, format
Summary
The UEFA Nations League 2026-27 will feature 54 European national teams competing in different leagues starting in September 2026. Teams will play home and away matches within groups, with promotion and relegation between leagues and a final tournament planned for June 2027.Key Facts
- The competition includes 54 teams divided into four leagues: A, B, C, and D.
- Matches start September 24-26, 2026 and the league phase ends in November 2026.
- League A groups include top teams like France, Italy, Spain, England, Portugal, and Denmark.
- The top two teams in each League A group advance to quarterfinals held in March 2027.
- Winners of lower league groups are promoted to the league above, while the bottom teams are relegated to a lower league.
- Playoffs will determine promotion and relegation between leagues A and B, and between leagues B and C.
- The final tournament for the UEFA Nations League will be held in June 2027, with host and dates not yet confirmed.
- The tournament aims to replace friendly matches with competitive games among similarly ranked European teams.
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