The Nations League group stage is over. Portugal gambled away their group win shortly before the end, the Czech Republic was relegated from the top division, and Serbia moved up.
League A
With a goal by Alvaro Morata in the 87th minute, Spain won 1-0 in Portugal on Tuesday (September 27th, 2022) and thus secured the group victory. In addition to the Spaniards, Croatia, the Netherlands and, from the group with Germany, European champions Italy had already qualified for the finals in June 2023.
Where the four teams will play the third winner of the Nations League after Portugal and France has not yet been finally decided. The Netherlands was the only one of the four nations to declare their willingness to organize the “Final Four”. Formula has to be confirmed by UEFA in January. Rotterdam and Enschede are under discussion as venues.
In addition to Austria, England and Wales, the Czech Republic is also relegated to Division B. The Czechs were doomed by a 2-1 draw in Switzerland on the last day of the game.
League B
Scotland (0-0 against Ukraine), Israel, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia are promoted to the top division of the Nations League. The Serbs secured top spot in their group on the final day with a 2-0 win at Norway.
In addition to Russia, which has been suspended by UEFA, Romania must also. Armenia and Sweden enter League C.
League C
Despite a final defeat in the Faroe Islands, German coach Stefan Kuntz managed to get promoted to League C with Turkey. Greece, Kazakhstan and Georgia did the same.
In a relegation, Lithuania, Cyprus, Belarus and Gibraltar are two players who have been relegated to the lowest league.
League D
Two teams from the Baltic States prevailed in the League D groups. Latvia won their group ahead of Moldova, who were tied on points, thanks to the head-to-head comparison. In the other group, Estonia was the clear first.
Qualification for EURO 2024 possible via Nations League
Three of the 24 places at EURO 2024 in Germany will be determined via the Nations League. In a rather complicated procedure, the chances arise for the teams that end up in the Nations League directly behind the teams that do not make their participation in the tournament in Germany through the actual European Championship qualification.