COMPETITION
UEFA Nations League
Overview
The UEFA Nations League is a national-team competition designed to replace many friendlies with competitive matches between similarly ranked European sides.
Key facts
History
UEFA launched the Nations League in 2018/19 with promotion and relegation across leagues and a finals stage for the leading League A teams. The competition is also linked to qualification pathways for EURO and the World Cup.
Sources
UEFA Nations League — official/history sourcePublisher: UEFA · Accessed: 2026-10-08
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