The 2024–25 UEFA Nations League, the fourth edition of Europe’s prominent international football competition, is underway, featuring 54 national teams competing across various leagues and groups. The tournament began with the league phase in September 2024 and is set to conclude with the finals in June 2025.

Tournament Structure and Schedule

The Nations League is divided into four leagues (A, B, C, and D), each containing groups where teams compete in a round-robin format. The league phase matches occurred between September and November 2024. The top teams from each group in League A advanced to the quarter-finals, scheduled as two-legged ties on March 20 and 23, 2025. The semi-finals are slated for June 4 and 5, 2025, with the final and third-place play-off on June 8, 2025.

Quarter-Final Fixtures

The quarter-final matchups are as follows:

• Germany vs. Italy
• Portugal vs. Denmark
• Spain vs. Netherlands
• France vs. Croatia

The first legs took place on March 20, 2025, with the return legs scheduled for March 23, 2025.

League A Standings and Results

As of the conclusion of the league phase in November 2024, the standings were:

• Group A1: Germany topped the group with 12 points, followed by Denmark (10 points), Switzerland (8 points), and Ukraine (6 points).
• Group A2: Portugal led with 13 points, ahead of France (11 points), Sweden (7 points), and Austria (5 points).
• Group A3: Spain finished first with 14 points, with Italy (11 points), Poland (6 points), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (4 points) trailing.
• Group A4: The Netherlands secured the top spot with 15 points, followed by Croatia (10 points), Belgium (9 points), and England (3 points).

These results determined the quarter-final pairings, with group winners facing runners-up from other groups.

Promotion and Relegation

The Nations League also features promotion and relegation between leagues:

• Promoted to League A: Norway, Czech Republic, Serbia, and Scotland earned promotion from League B.
• Relegated to League B: England, Austria, Poland, and Bosnia and Herzegovina were relegated from League A.
• Promoted to League B: Israel, Finland, Romania, and Montenegro moved up from League C.
• Relegated to League C: Northern Ireland, Slovakia, Turkey, and Bulgaria dropped from League B.

These changes will take effect in the next edition of the tournament.

Upcoming Fixtures

The second legs of the quarter-finals on March 23, 2025, are highly anticipated:

• Germany vs. Italy at Allianz Arena, Munich.
• Portugal vs. Denmark at Estádio da Luz, Lisbon.
• Spain vs. Netherlands at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid.
• France vs. Croatia at Stade de France, Paris.

Winners will advance to the semi-finals in June 2025 .

Viewing Information

In the United States, select matches are broadcast on ESPN and Fox Sports. Fans can check local listings for specific game coverage.

Top Scorers

As of March 20, 2025, the leading goal scorers in the Nations League are:

• Viktor Gyökeres (Sweden) – 9 goals.
• Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) – 7 goals.
• Kylian Mbappé (France) – 6 goals.

These players have been instrumental in their teams’ performances throughout the tournament.

Looking Ahead

The Nations League Finals, set for June 2025, will feature the semi-finals, third-place play-off, and the championship match. The host nation for the finals will be announced following the completion of the quarter-finals.