The draw for the 2024/2025 UEFA Nations League has set the stage for an action-packed tournament, with England finding themselves pitted against Finland, the Republic of Ireland, and Greece in their upcoming campaign.
Having suffered relegation from League A in the previous edition, the Three Lions are gearing up for redemption after finishing at the bottom of a formidable group comprising Italy, Hungary, and Germany.
The league phase is slated to commence on September 5, with subsequent matchdays following in quick succession. Matchdays three and four are scheduled during the October international break, leading up to the conclusion of the league phase in November.
Anticipation heightens as the quarter-finals are earmarked for March 2025, culminating in the semi-finals and final set for June.
The comprehensive draw for the 2024/2025 UEFA Nations League is as follows:
League A:
Group 1: Croatia, Portugal, Poland, Scotland
Group 2: Italy, Belgium, France, Israel
Group 3: Netherlands, Hungary, Germany, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Group 4: Spain, Denmark, Switzerland, Serbia
League B:
Group 1: Czechia, Ukraine, Albania, Georgia
Group 2: England, Finland, Republic of Ireland, Greece
Group 3: Austria, Norway, Slovenia, Kazakhstan
Group 4: Wales, Iceland, Montenegro, Turkey
League C:
Group 1: Sweden, Azerbaijan, Slovakia, Estonia
Group 2: Romania, Kosovo, Cyprus, Lithuania/Gibraltar*
Group 3: Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Northern Ireland, Belarus
Group 4: Armenia, Faroe Islands, North Macedonia, Latvia
League D:
Group 1: Lithuania/Gibraltar*, San Marino, Lichtenstein
Group 2: Moldova, Malta, Andorra
*Note: Gibraltar and Lithuania will compete in a relegation play-off in March 2024 to determine their placement in Leagues C and D.
The stage is set for a thrilling tournament that promises fierce competition and footballing excellence across the spectrum.
