2024/25 UEFA Nations League: The Drama Unfolds!
Well, well, well! The league phase of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League has wrapped up tighter than a drum at a boy band reunion concert! We’ve been treated to an array of twists, turns, and questionable VAR decisions, culminating in a line-up for the quarter-finals that has all the excitement of a cat in a room full of laser pointers.
2024/25 Nations League at a glance
Through to quarter-finals: Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain
Promoted to League A: Czechia, England, Norway, Wales
Relegated to League B: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Israel, Poland, Switzerland
Promoted to League B: North Macedonia, Northern Ireland, Romania, Sweden
Relegated to League C: Albania, Finland, Kazakhstan, Montenegro
Promoted to League C: Moldova, San Marino
Relegated to League D: Azerbaijan, Lithuania
League A/B play-offs: Austria, Belgium, Greece, Hungary, Scotland, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine
League B/C play-offs: Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Iceland, Kosovo, Republic of Ireland, Slovakia, Slovenia
League C/D play-offs: Gibraltar, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta
Last updated: 21 November, midday CET.
All information is subject to final confirmation from UEFA.
Final Standings: How Does it Work?
1st Advance to quarter-finals
2nd Advance to quarter-finals
3rd League A/B play-offs
4th Relegated to League B
Group A1
Portugal are through to the quarter-finals as group winners.
Croatia are through to the quarter-finals as group runners-up.
Scotland will contest the League A/B play-offs.
Poland are relegated to League B.
Group A2
France are through to the quarter-finals as group winners.
Italy are through to the quarter-finals as group runners-up.
Belgium will contest the League A/B play-offs.
Israel are relegated to League B.
Group A3
Germany are through to the quarter-finals as group winners.
Netherlands are through to the quarter-finals as group runners-up.
Hungary will contest the League A/B play-offs.
Bosnia and Herzegovina are relegated to League B.
Group A4
Spain are through to the quarter-finals as group winners.
Denmark are through to the quarter-finals as group runners-up.
Serbia will contest the League A/B play-offs.
Switzerland are relegated to League B.
Group B Standings – The Drama Continues!
1st Promoted to League A
2nd League A/B play-offs
3rd League B/C play-offs
4th Relegated to League C
Group B1
Czechia are promoted to League A.
Ukraine will contest the League A/B play-offs.
Georgia will contest the League B/C play-offs.
Albania are relegated to League C.
Group B2
England are promoted to League A.
Greece will contest the League A/B play-offs.
Republic of Ireland will contest the League B/C play-offs.
Finland are relegated to League C.
Group B3
Norway are promoted to League A.
Austria will contest the League A/B play-offs.
Slovenia will contest the League B/C play-offs.
Kazakhstan are relegated to League C.
Group B4
Wales are promoted to League A.
Türkiye will contest the League A/B play-offs.
Iceland will contest the League B/C play-offs.
Montenegro are relegated to League C.
Group C Standings – Here Comes the Shuffle!
1st Promoted to League B
2nd League B/C play-offs
3rd Remain in League C
4th Two lowest-ranked relegated to League D; two best-ranked contest League C/D play-offs
Group C1
Sweden are promoted to League B.
Slovakia will contest the League B/C play-offs.
Estonia will remain in League C.
Azerbaijan are relegated to League D.
Group C2
Romania are promoted to League B.
Kosovo will contest the League B/C play-offs.
Cyprus will remain in League C.
Lithuania are relegated to League D.
Group C3
Northern Ireland are promoted to League B.
Bulgaria will contest the League B/C play-offs.
Belarus will remain in League C.
Luxembourg will contest the League C/D play-offs.
Group C4
North Macedonia are promoted to League B.
Armenia will contest the League B/C play-offs.
Faroe Islands will remain in League C.
Latvia will contest the League C/D play-offs.
Group D Standings – The Underdogs Rise!
1st Promoted to League C
2nd League C/D play-offs
3rd Remain in League D
Group D1
San Marino are promoted to League C.
Gibraltar will contest the League C/D play-offs.
Liechtenstein will remain in League D.
Group D2
Moldova are promoted to League C.
Malta will contest the League C/D play-offs.
Andorra will remain in League D.
What’s Next?
This tournament has had more ups and downs than a yo-yo in a lift! With teams like Portugal, France, Germany, and Spain showcasing their prowess, and the underdogs like San Marino crawling their way up, it’s shaping up to lead us into thrilling quarter-finals. Will our favorites maintain their form, or are we in for an underdog fairy tale? We shall see!
As the dust settles and the moments sink in, make sure to keep tabs on the latest updates. Because let’s face it—nothing says ‘I’m a passionate football fan’ like yelling at a screen and questioning everyone’s life choices starting from the last international break!
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The league phase of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League has officially concluded, marking a significant milestone as the quarter-finals line-up has been confirmed. This exciting phase saw various teams earn promotion, suffer relegation, and secure places for upcoming play-offs.
2024/25 Nations League at a glance
Through to quarter-finals: Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain.
Promoted to League A: Czechia, England, Norway, Wales.
Relegated to League B: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Israel, Poland, and Switzerland.
Promoted to League B: North Macedonia, Northern Ireland, Romania, Sweden.
Relegated to League C: Albania, Finland, Kazakhstan, Montenegro.
Promoted to League C: Moldova, San Marino.
Relegated to League D: Azerbaijan, Lithuania.
League A/B play-offs: Austria, Belgium, Greece, Hungary, Scotland, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine.
League B/C play-offs: Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Iceland, Kosovo, Republic of Ireland, Slovakia, Slovenia.
League C/D play-offs: Gibraltar, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta.
Last updated: 21 November, midday CET.
All information is subject to final confirmation from UEFA.
Final standings: How does it work?
1st Advance to quarter-finals.
2nd Advance to quarter-finals.
3rd League A/B play-offs.
4th Relegated to League B.
Group A1
Portugal have qualified for the quarter-finals as group winners, showcasing their dominance in the group.
Croatia have advanced as group runners-up, securing their spot in the knockout stage.
Scotland will now face off in the League A/B play-offs, aiming for promotion.
Poland has unfortunately been relegated to League B, falling short of expectations.
Group A2
France emerged as the group winners, displaying their skill and agility.
Italy follows as the group runners-up, advancing to the quarter-finals alongside them.
Belgium will now compete in the League A/B play-offs, hoping to maintain their status.
Israel has faced relegation to League B, marking a disappointing conclusion to their campaign.
Group A3
Germany dominated the group, claiming victory and securing a quarter-finals spot.
Netherlands followed suit as the runner-up, also advancing to the knockout stage.
Hungary will contest the League A/B play-offs, seeking to rise through the ranks.
Bosnia and Herzegovina faced relegation to League B, ending their hopes for progression.
Group A4
Spain asserted their strength by qualifying as group winners for the quarter-finals.
Denmark secured the runner-up spot and will join them in the next stage.
Serbia enters the League A/B play-offs with aspirations of promoting upwards.
Switzerland is relegated to League B, closing the chapter on their current campaign.
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Final standings: How does it work?
1st Promoted to League A.
2nd League A/B play-offs.
3rd League B/C play-offs.
4th Relegated to League C.
Group B1
Czechia have earned promotion to League A, adding to their success.
Ukraine will seek advancement in the League A/B play-offs.
Georgia heads for the League B/C play-offs in hopes of promoting.
Albania has unfortunately been relegated to League C.
Group B2
England have successfully secured promotion to League A, reaffirming their position.
Greece will compete in the League A/B play-offs to contest their ranking.
Republic of Ireland is set to participate in the League B/C play-offs.
Finland is relegated to League C, marking a challenging season.
Group B3
Norway accomplishes promotion to League A, showcasing their impressive form.
Austria will compete in the League A/B play-offs.
Slovenia aims to contest in the League B/C play-offs.
Kazakhstan faces relegation to League C.
Group B4
Wales achieved promotion to League A, solidifying their competitive presence.
Türkiye will take part in the League A/B play-offs for a chance to rise.
Iceland aims for improvement in the League B/C play-offs.
Montenegro has unfortunately been relegated to League C.
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Final standings: How does it work?
1st Promoted to League B.
2nd League B/C play-offs.
3rd Remain in League C.
4th Two lowest-ranked relegated to League D; two best-ranked contest League C/D play-offs.
Group C1
Sweden has earned promotion to League B, enhancing their competitive status.
Slovakia will engage in the League B/C play-offs.
Estonia remains in League C, continuing their journey.
Azerbaijan faces relegation to League D, concluding their season.
Group C2
Romania emerges promoted to League B, gaining recognition.
Kosovo will participate in the League B/C play-offs.
Cyprus has secured their place in League C.
Lithuania is relegated to League D, facing a setback.
Group C3
Northern Ireland achieves promotion to League B, signaling progress.
Bulgaria will contest in the League B/C play-offs.
Belarus remains in League C with stability.
Luxembourg seeks advancement in the League C/D play-offs.
Group C4
North Macedonia has successfully gained promotion to League B, showcasing their talent.
Armenia is lined up for the League B/C play-offs.
Faroe Islands remains in League C, entering another season.
Latvia is set for the League C/D play-offs.
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Final standings: How does it work?
1st Promoted to League C.
2nd League C/D play-offs.
3rd Remain in League D.
Group D1
San Marino has achieved promotion to League C, indicating improvement.
Gibraltar is set to participate in the League C/D play-offs.
Liechtenstein will remain in League D for another season.
Group D2
Moldova secures promotion to League C, reflecting their growth.
Malta aims to compete in the League C/D play-offs.
Andorra remains in League D, looking for potential opportunities.
– How does promotion work in the UEFA Nations League for national teams?
The UEFA Nations League has concluded with various teams finishing in different standings, setting the stage for promotion and relegation across its leagues. Here’s a summary of the final group standings and implications for the teams:
### Group A Standings
– **Group A3**:
– **Germany**: Group winners, progressed to quarter-finals.
– **Netherlands**: Runner-up, also moved to the knockout stage.
– **Hungary**: Enters League A/B play-offs.
– **Bosnia and Herzegovina**: Relegated to League B.
– **Group A4**:
– **Spain**: Group winners, qualified for quarter-finals.
– **Denmark**: Runner-up, joining Spain in the next stage.
– **Serbia**: Competing in League A/B play-offs.
– **Switzerland**: Relegated to League B.
### Group B Standings
– **Group B1**:
– **Czechia**: Promoted to League A.
– **Ukraine**: Competes in League A/B play-offs.
- **Georgia**: Heads to League B/C play-offs.
– **Albania**: Relegated to League C.
– **Group B2**:
– **England**: Promoted to League A.
– **Greece**: Participating in League A/B play-offs.
– **Republic of Ireland**: In the League B/C play-offs.
– **Finland**: Relegated to League C.
- **Group B3**:
- **Norway**: Achieved promotion to League A.
– **Austria**: Competes in League A/B play-offs.
– **Slovenia**: Aiming for League B/C play-offs.
– **Kazakhstan**: Relegated to League C.
– **Group B4**:
– **Wales**: Achieved promotion to League A.
– **Türkiye**: In the League A/B play-offs.
– **Iceland**: Competing in League B/C play-offs.
– **Montenegro**: Relegated to League C.
### Group C Standings
– **Group C1**:
– **Sweden**: Promoted to League B.
– **Slovakia**: In League B/C play-offs.
- **Estonia**: Remains in League C.
– **Azerbaijan**: Relegated to League D.
– **Group C2**:
– **Romania**: Earned promotion to League B.
– **Kosovo**: Competing in League B/C play-offs.
– **Cyprus**: Secured place in League C.
– **Lithuania**: Relegated to League D.
– **Group C3**:
– **Northern Ireland**: Promoted to League B.
– **Bulgaria**: In League B/C play-offs.
– **Belarus**: Remains in League C.
– **Luxembourg**: Competing in League C/D play-offs.
- **Group C4**:
– **North Macedonia**: Promoted to League B.
- **Armenia**: Competing in League B/C play-offs.
– **Faroe Islands**: Remains in League C.
– **Latvia**: Set for League C/D play-offs.
### Group D Standings
– **Group D1**:
– **San Marino**: Achieved promotion to League C.
– **Gibraltar**: Participating in League C/D play-offs.
– **Liechtenstein**: Remains in League D.
– **Group D2**:
– **Moldova**: Promoted to League C.
– **Malta**: Aiming for League C/D play-offs.
– **Andorra**: Stays in League D.
### Conclusion
This season has brought a mix of successes and challenges for various national teams, as they now prepare for play-offs, promotions, and relegation battles according to their performances. The official app can be downloaded for further updates and details on upcoming matches.
