Sports
2024-2025 UEFA Nations League Quarter-Finals Draw Announced
UEFA has unveiled the draws for the knockout stages of the 2024-2025 UEFA Nations League, signaling the next phase of the competition.
Teams are gearing up for high-stakes matches after a series of intense group stage battles during the November international break.
One of the most anticipated quarter-final matches pits Spain against the Netherlands, evoking memories of their iconic clash in the 2010 FIFA World Cup final, where Spain claimed their maiden World Cup trophy. Italy and Germany will also face off in a highly anticipated encounter, rekindling their historic football rivalry.
Both Germany and Spain secured their spots early, advancing with two games left to play in the group stages held in October. Joining them in the quarter-finals are Portugal and France, who performed strongly in their respective groups, as well as Italy and the Netherlands.
Quarter-Final Matchups:
- Netherlands vs Spain
- Croatia vs France
- Denmark vs Portugal
- Italy vs Germany
Following the quarter-finals, the pathway to the semi-finals is set, with potential matchups promising even greater excitement:
- Winner of Italy/Germany vs Winner of Denmark/Portugal
- Winner of Netherlands/Spain vs Winner of roatia/France
In addition to the knockout rounds, the Nations League will hold playoffs to finalize team rankings across its tiers.
League A/B Play-Off Fixtures:
Seeded teams include third-place finishers from League A, while unseeded teams are League B runners-up.
- Turkey vs Hungary
- Ukraine vs Belgium
- Austria vs Serbia
- Greece vs Scotland
League B/C Play-Off Fixtures:
Here, League B’s third-place teams face League C runners-up:
- Kosovo vs Iceland
- Bulgaria vs Republic of Ireland
- Armenia vs Georgia
- Slovakia vs Slovenia
League C/D Play-Off Fixtures:
In this round, the top fourth-place teams from League C take on runners-up from League D:
- Gibraltar vs Latvia
- Malta vs Luxembourg
The stage is set for thrilling clashes as teams battle for glory and strive to secure their positions within the UEFA Nations League rankings following the draws.
Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact Us
And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG
