The official groups for the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League have been confirmed. Softfootball gathered that the draw was released on Thursday, February 12, 2026, setting the stage for another thrilling edition of the competition.
Softfootball gathered, The fifth edition of the tournament will commence on September 24, 2026. UEFA has introduced a revamped schedule for the league phase, with four of the six group matches to be played during a single extended international window in the autumn.
League Phase Schedule
- Matchday 1: 24–26 September 2026
- Matchday 2: 27–29 September 2026
- Matchday 3: 30 September – 3 October 2026
- Matchday 4: 4–6 October 2026
- Matchday 5: 12–14 November 2026
- Matchday 6: 15–17 November 2026
Knockout & Finals
- League A Quarter-finals: 25–30 March 2027
- Promotion/Relegation Play-offs: 25–30 March 2027
- Semi-finals & Final: 9–13 June 2027
League A Groups
Group A1
France
Italy
Belgium
Türkiye
Group A2
Germany
Netherlands
Serbia
Greece
Group A3
Spain
Croatia
England
Czechia
Group A4
Portugal
Denmark
Norway
Wales
Group A3 immediately stands out as a “group of death,” with Spain, Croatia and England drawn together. Meanwhile, France and Italy headline Group A1, while Germany and the Netherlands renew their rivalry in Group A2.
With Europe’s elite nations set to clash once again, the 2026/27 Nations League promises high-intensity fixtures and fierce competition on the road to the finals in June 2027.
