UEFA Nations League 2026–27

The 2026–27 UEFA Nations League is the fifth edition of the UEFA Nations League—an international football competition in Europe organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). The tournament features 54 European national teams, divided into four leagues: League A, League B, League C, and League D. This competition provides national teams with the opportunity to play competitive international matches. It also incorporates a system of promotion and relegation, while offering teams the chance to win the prestigious Nations League trophy.

The 2026–27 edition began in September 2026, with the league phase scheduled to run until November 2026. Teams are placed into various groups based on their rankings and previous performances in the Nations League. In Leagues A, B, and C, each team plays six matches during the group stage, facing each opponent twice—once at home and once away. Teams in League D compete in smaller groups.

League A comprises some of Europe’s strongest national teams, including Spain, France, England, Germany, Portugal, Italy, and the Netherlands. The top two teams from each group in League A qualify for the quarter-finals, which will be played over two legs in March 2027. The four winners of the quarter-finals will advance to the Nations League Finals. This final stage will take place from June 9 to June 13, 2027, and will consist of two semi-finals, a third-place play-off, and the final match.

The competition also plays a crucial role in determining promotion and relegation between the four leagues. Teams finishing at the top of their respective groups may earn promotion, while lower-ranked teams could face relegation or be required to participate in promotion/relegation play-offs. Certain adjustments have been made to the promotion and relegation system for the 2026–27 edition, as UEFA prepares to transition toward a three-league structure starting from the 2028–29 season. Featuring exciting international rivalries, Europe’s top football stars, and high-stakes encounters, the 2026–27 UEFA Nations League promises to be another highly competitive season. Throughout the tournament, fans can keep track of match schedules, fixtures, live scores, results, points tables, team standings, and the latest updates from the competition.

Series Overview

UEFA Nations League 2026–27 Groups and Teams

League A

• Group A1: France, Italy, Belgium, Türkiye
• Group A2: Germany, Netherlands, Serbia, Greece
• Group A3: Spain, Croatia, England, Czechia
• Group A4: Portugal, Denmark, Norway, Wales

League B

• Group B1: Scotland, Switzerland, Slovenia, North Macedonia
• Group B2: Hungary, Ukraine, Georgia, Northern Ireland
• Group B3: Israel, Austria, Republic of Ireland, Kosovo
• Group B4: Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, Sweden

League C

• Group C1: Albania, Finland, Belarus, San Marino
• Group C2: Montenegro, Armenia, Cyprus, Latvia
• Group C3: Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Faroe Islands, Moldova
• Group C4: Iceland, Bulgaria, Estonia, Luxembourg

League D

• Group D1: Gibraltar, Malta, Andorra
• Group D2: Lithuania, Azerbaijan, Liechtenstein

UEFA Nations League 2026–27 Tournament Format

This competition follows a league-based format, featuring a system of promotion and relegation across four divisions. Each team in Leagues A, B, and C plays six matches, facing every other team in their group twice—once at home and once away.

Teams in League D compete in smaller groups, with each team playing four matches. A win earns a team three points, a draw earns one point, and a loss results in zero points. The top two teams from each group in League A qualify for the quarter-finals. These knockout matches will be played over two legs in March 2027. The four winning teams will advance to the final tournament, which will take place in June 2027. This final tournament will consist of two semi-finals, a third-place play-off, and the championship final.

Where to Watch UEFA Nations League 2026–27 Live?

Football fans can follow the UEFA Nations League 2026–27 through official UEFA platforms and authorised television broadcasters in their respective countries.

In India, viewers should check the latest UEFA broadcast announcements and local sports streaming listings for confirmed live telecast and streaming availability.