UEFA Nations League 2026/27
54 teams · 14 groups · Finals June 2027
Next windowNov 12 – 17 · Matchdays 5–6
Fixtures & Results
Armenia
CyprusLeague C · Group 2
Türkiye
BelgiumLeague A · Group 1
San Marino
BelarusLeague C · Group 1
Italy
FranceLeague A · Group 1
Albania
FinlandLeague C · Group 1
Czechia
SpainLeague A · Group 3
Montenegro
LatviaLeague C · Group 2
England
CroatiaLeague A · Group 3
Group tables
Group A1
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — Quarter-finals |  Italy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 — Quarter-finals |  Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 — Stay in League A or play-off |  Türkiye | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 — Play-off or relegation |  France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group A2
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — Quarter-finals |  Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 — Quarter-finals |  Greece | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 — Stay in League A or play-off |  Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 — Play-off or relegation |  Serbia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Key
- Quarter-finals
- Stay in League A or play-off
- Play-off or relegation
* Depends on the ranking across all four League A groups
Group B1
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — Promotion |  North Macedonia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 — Promotion play-off |  Slovenia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 — Stays in its league |  Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 — Relegation play-off |  Scotland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group B2
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — Promotion |  Ukraine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 — Promotion play-off |  Hungary | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 — Stays in its league |  Georgia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 — Relegation play-off |  Northern Ireland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group B3
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — Promotion |  Israel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 — Promotion play-off |  Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 — Stays in its league |  Republic of Ireland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 — Relegation play-off |  Kosovo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group B4
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — Promotion |  Bosnia-Herzegovina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 — Promotion play-off |  Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 — Stays in its league |  Poland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 — Relegation play-off |  Romania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Key
- Promotion
- Promotion play-off
- Stays in its league
- Relegation play-off
Group C1
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — Promotion |  Finland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 — Promotion play-off |  Belarus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 — Stays in its league |  Albania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 — Stays in its league |  San Marino | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group C2
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — Promotion |  Cyprus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 — Promotion play-off |  Latvia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 — Stays in its league |  Armenia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 — Stays in its league |  Montenegro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group C3
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — Promotion |  Faroe Islands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 — Promotion play-off |  Slovakia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 — Stays in its league |  Moldova | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 — Stays in its league |  Kazakhstan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group C4
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — Promotion |  Estonia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 — Promotion play-off |  Bulgaria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 — Stays in its league |  Iceland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 — Stays in its league |  Luxembourg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Key
- Promotion
- Promotion play-off
- Stays in its league
Group D1
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — Promotion |  Malta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 — Promotion |  Andorra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 — Promotion |  Gibraltar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group D2
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — Promotion |  Lithuania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 — Promotion |  Azerbaijan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 — Promotion |  Liechtenstein | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Key
- Promotion
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- 1Harry KaneEngland6
- 2Erling HaalandNorway5
- 3Rasmus HøjlundDenmark4
- 4Troy ParrottRepublic of Ireland4
- 5Viktor GyökeresSweden4
- 6Leo WaltaFinland4
- 7João FélixPortugal4
- 8Lamine YamalSpain4
- 9Michael OliseFrance4
- 10Zeki AmdouniSwitzerland3
- 11Orri ÓskarssonIceland3
- 12Kristjan AsllaniAlbania3
- 13Gonçalo RamosPortugal3
- 14Joel PohjanpaloFinland3
- 15Mikkel DamsgaardDenmark3
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- 1Martin ØdegaardNorway6
- 2Jude BellinghamEngland4
- 3Dan NdoyeSwitzerland3
- 4Kirill PecheninBelarus3
- 5Nuno MendesPortugal3
- 6Dani OlmoSpain3
- 7Antonio NusaNorway2
- 8Danijel SturmSlovenia2
- 9Orri ÓskarssonIceland2
- 10Hákon HaraldssonIceland2
- 11Patrick WimmerAustria2
- 12Vangelis PavlidisGreece2
- 13Dusan TadicSerbia2
- 14Adrian SvanbäckFinland2
- 15Ivan PerisicCroatia2
UEFA Nations League 2026/27: Tournament Format, Leagues & Road to the Finals
The UEFA Nations League is UEFA's premier biennial national-team competition, replacing meaningless international friendlies with competitive, high-stakes football. Europe's 54 national associations are divided into four tiers based on their UEFA coefficient ranking: League A, League B, League C, and League D. The 2026/27 edition features four groups of four in League A (16 teams), four groups of four in League B (16 teams), four groups of four in League C (16 teams), and two groups of three in League D (6 teams). Teams play each other home and away across the group phase.
The 2026/27 campaign serves as a crucial transition season: starting in 2028/29, the Nations League will move to three leagues of 18 teams. Consequently, promotion and relegation mechanics differ from earlier editions. League D will be integrated directly into League C, guaranteeing promotion for all League D sides. In League A, the winners and runners-up from each group (8 teams) qualify for the two-legged quarter-finals in March 2027, with the four winners advancing to the prestigious single-leg Finals in June 2027.
Third and fourth places in League A are decided by a cross-group ranking: the best two third-placed teams remain in League A, while the remaining two enter the League A/B play-offs. The top two fourth-placed teams earn a play-off lifeline, while the lowest two fourth-placed teams suffer direct relegation to League B. Every single goal difference and head-to-head point matters until the final whistle.
The Nations League also provides a vital pathway to major international tournaments. The best-performing Nations League group winners that do not qualify directly through traditional European Qualifiers earn seeded spots in the play-offs for the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship.
All fixtures are contested during FIFA international windows. MatchCountdown lists every match with start times converted to your device's exact local time zone and a live countdown ticking down to the second. Subscribe to the calendar feed or set reminders so you are always ready for kickoff.
Frequently Asked Questions About the UEFA Nations League
Everything you need to know about the format, promotion/relegation rules, finals schedule, and TV broadcasters.
What is the UEFA Nations League and how does it work?
The UEFA Nations League is an official national team tournament contested by all 54 UEFA member associations. Teams are divided into Leagues A, B, C, and D based on ranking. Teams play each opponent in their group home and away, competing for the championship trophy in League A or promotion to higher leagues.
How do promotion and relegation work between Leagues A, B, C, and D?
In the 2026/27 transition edition: Group winners in Leagues B and C earn direct promotion. League B runners-up play two-legged play-offs against League A third-placed sides. The bottom two fourth-placed sides in League A are relegated to League B. All League D teams will be promoted to League C for the 2028 revamp.
How is the Nations League champion decided?
The top two teams from the four League A groups advance to two-legged quarter-finals in March 2027. The four quarter-final winners then contest the single-leg semi-finals, third-place play-off, and final during the Finals tournament in June 2027.
Does the Nations League impact World Cup or European Championship qualification?
Yes. High-ranking Nations League teams that fail to finish in the top two of their European Qualifying groups are awarded reserved spots in the tournament play-offs. Nations League rankings also directly dictate seeding pots for qualification draws.
When are the 2026/27 Nations League matches played?
The league phase takes place across two windows: Matchdays 1–4 from 24 September to 6 October 2026, and Matchdays 5–6 from 12 to 17 November 2026. The quarter-finals and play-offs occur from 25 to 30 March 2027, followed by the Finals from 9 to 13 June 2027.
Where can I watch the Nations League matches live?
Matches are broadcast across leading regional sports networks worldwide (such as UEFA.tv, Fox Sports in the USA, ITV in the UK, TRT in Türkiye). Check our verified 'Where to Watch' section on this page to see confirmed broadcasters for your current location.
How do countdowns and reminders work on MatchCountdown?
Every kickoff is converted automatically to your device's local timezone with a real-time countdown clock. Click 'Set Reminder' on any fixture to get notified before kickoff, or use 'Subscribe to Calendar' to add all fixtures directly into Google Calendar or Apple Calendar.