By Milcah Tanimu
The stage is set for the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League as the knockout and play-off draws were unveiled on Friday in Nyon, Switzerland. With the group stages concluded during the November international break, the tournament now heads toward its thrilling conclusion.
Portugal, spearheaded by Cristiano Ronaldo, and Euro 2024 champions Spain are among the heavyweights aiming for the coveted trophy. Meanwhile, Scotland’s resilience secured them a place in the League A/B relegation play-offs, avoiding automatic demotion to League B.
Quarter-Final Draw:
- Netherlands vs Spain
- Croatia vs France
- Denmark vs Portugal
- Italy vs Germany
The semi-final pathways will see the winners of Italy/Germany take on Denmark/Portugal, while Netherlands/Spain face Croatia/France.
Relegation Play-Offs:
League A/B Matchups:
- Turkey vs Hungary
- Ukraine vs Belgium
- Austria vs Serbia
- Greece vs Scotland
League B/C Matchups:
- Kosovo vs Iceland
- Bulgaria vs Republic of Ireland
- Armenia vs Georgia
- Slovakia vs Slovenia
League C/D Matchups:
- Gibraltar vs Latvia
- Malta vs Luxembourg
Key Dates:
- Quarter-Finals & League A/B and League B/C Play-Offs: March 20 & 23, 2025
- League C/D Play-Offs: March 26 & 31, 2025
- Semi-Finals: June 4-5, 2025
- Final: June 8, 2025
Stars like Luka Modric, Kylian Mbappé, and emerging talents like Lamine Yamal are set to light up the competition. The road to Nations League glory promises drama, intensity, and memorable clashes.
