England to face Spain and Croatia in Nations League
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England will compete against Spain, Croatia, and the Czech Republic in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League group stage. Wales finds itself in the same group as defending champions Portugal.
Key Highlights
Key Highlights
- England and Wales promoted to League A for the 2024-2025 competition.
- Scotland will face Switzerland, Slovenia, and North Macedonia in League B.
- Northern Ireland will meet Hungary, Ukraine, and Georgia in League B.
- The Nations League runs from September 2026 to June 2027.
Both England and Wales also have matchups against Denmark and Norway as they look to secure a place in the knockout stages. Scotland is excited to compete in their first World Cup since 1998 and will challenge Switzerland, Slovenia, and North Macedonia in League B. Northern Ireland is also set to play against Hungary, Ukraine, and Georgia, while the Republic of Ireland is drawn with Israel, Austria, and Kosovo.
The UEFA Nations League’s fifth edition will occur between September 2026 and June 2027, featuring multiple leagues and groups aimed at engaging teams from across Europe. The competition’s previous champions include Portugal, who won against Spain last summer through penalties.
England, previously runners-up to Spain at Euro 2024, topped their group in the 2018-19 Nations League when drawn alongside Spain and Croatia. Thomas Tuchel, now managing England, recently extended his contract until Euro 2028. Tuchel expressed the challenges his team faces, especially considering the formidable groups they are in. The season will see each team playing home and away matches within their groups, with the best-performing teams advancing to the quarter-finals and beyond.
