The groups for the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League have been confirmed, setting the stage for another exciting international season. England will take on Spain, Croatia, and the Czech Republic in League A, while Wales has been drawn in a tough group alongside reigning champions Portugal, as well as Denmark and Norway. Both England and Wales earned promotion to League A after strong performances in the 2024-25 edition.
Scotland, Ireland, and Northern Ireland in Action
Scotland, preparing for their first World Cup appearance since 1998, will compete in League B against Switzerland, Slovenia, and North Macedonia. Northern Ireland will face Hungary, Ukraine, and Georgia, while the Republic of Ireland takes on Israel, Austria, and Kosovo. These fixtures offer a mix of challenge and opportunity for the nations aiming to climb the league ladder.
Format and Key Stakes
The fifth edition of the Nations League will run from September 2026 to June 2027, featuring four-team groups in Leagues A, B, and C, and smaller three-team groups in League D. Each team will play home and away matches against every group opponent between September and November 2026.
The top two teams from each League A group advance to the quarter-finals in March 2027, with semi-finals and the final held in June to determine the overall winner. Group winners in Leagues B, C, and D will earn promotion, while bottom-placed teams face relegation. Additionally, strong Nations League performers that fail to qualify directly for Euro 2028 will get a second chance through play-offs.
Full Draw Breakdown
League A
- Group A1: France, Italy, Belgium, Turkey
- Group A2: Germany, Netherlands, Serbia, Greece
- Group A3: Spain, Croatia, England, Czech Republic
- 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-Herzegovina, Romania, Sweden
League C
- Group C1: Albania, Finland, Belarus, San Marino
- Group C2: Montenegro, Armenia, Cyprus, Gibraltar/Latvia*
- Group C3: Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Faroe Islands, Moldova
- Group C4: Iceland, Bulgaria, Estonia, Luxembourg/Malta*
League D
- Group D1: Gibraltar/Latvia, Luxembourg/Malta, Andorra
- Group D2: Lithuania, Azerbaijan, Liechtenstein
*Gibraltar and Latvia, and Luxembourg and Malta, will contest play-offs in March to determine their final league placement.
With the Nations League offering promotion, relegation, and a potential route to Euro 2028, the upcoming season promises high-stakes action for every participating nation.
