The fifth edition of the UEFA Nations League kicked off this Thursday (12th), with the draw that determines the groups.
Check out below how the groups in all divisions of the Nations League turned out!
League A
League B
League C
League D
Understanding the draw and the new features
The main novelty this season is a drastic change in the calendar to optimize FIFA dates.
In today's draw, these were the pots that determined the top seeds of the Nations League elite:
- Pot 1: Portugal (current champion), Spain, France, and Germany.
- Pot 2: Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, and Croatia.
- Pot 3: Serbia, Belgium, England, and Norway.
- Pot 4: Wales, Czech Republic, Greece, and Turkey.
'Super window' of matches
Unlike previous years, the group stage will be much more condensed.
UEFA has created an extended international window between September 24 and October 6, 2026, during which the national teams will play four consecutive matches, finishing the first phase already in November.
The decisive dates are as follows:
- Knockout stage (Quarterfinals and Playoffs): March 25 to 30, 2027.
- Final Four (Semifinals and Final): June 9 to 13, 2027.
Path to Euro 2028
In addition to the trophy, the tournament serves as a "second chance."
Performance in the Nations League can secure a spot in the playoffs for Euro 2028 (hosted in the United Kingdom and Ireland), in case the national team does not qualify through the traditional qualifiers.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
