UEFA will launch its new edition of international games – the UEFA Nations League, which kicks off in September, 2018.
Under its long time consultation, the competition confirmed the draw of each league (A to D).
The national teams in League A are the first of playing for the brand new Nations League trophy.
The game is set in the path of qualification in UEFA EURO 2020. It will showcase the masterpiece and unforgettable matches rather than an usual international friendly.
The Nations League Finals venue attracts interest from Italy, Poland and Portugal in hosting.
Based on the drawing lot, Italy, Poland and Portugal are all in the same League Group A3. The host nation will be confirmed in December 2018.
The event also revealed that new solidarity and bonus fees providing to the 55 UEFA Nations League contenders will offer the incentives to them and make their debut performance.
The full draw and fixture list for the UEFA Nations League are shown below:
League A
Group A1: Germany, France, Netherlands
Group A2: Belgium, Switzerland, Iceland
Group A3: Portugal, Italy, Poland
Group A4: Spain, England, Croatia
– Four group winners play-off for the UEFA Nations League trophy in June 2019
– Four sides that finish bottom of groups relegated to League B for 2020 editon
– Top four-ranked League A teams that do not qualify for UEFA EURO 2020 enter play-offs in March 2020, with one EURO finals place on offer
League B
Group B1: Slovakia, Ukraine, Czech Republic
Group B2: Russia, Sweden, Turkey
Group B3: Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Northern Ireland
Group B4: Wales, Republic of Ireland, Denmark
– Four group winners promoted to League A for 2020 edition
– Four sides that finish bottom of groups relegated to League C for 2020 edition
– Top four-ranked League B teams that do not qualify for UEFA EURO 2020 enter play-offs in March 2020, with one EURO finals place on offer
League C
Group C1: Scotland, Albania, Israel
Group C2: Hungary, Greece, Finland, Estonia
Group C3: Slovenia, Norway, Bulgaria, Cyprus
Group C4: Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Lithuania
– Four group winners promoted to League B for 2020 edition
– Four sides that finish bottom of groups relegated to League D for 2020 edition
– Top four-ranked League C teams that do not qualify for UEFA EURO 2020 enter play-offs in March 2020, with one EURO finals place on offer
League D
Group D1: Georgia, Latvia, Kazakhstan, Andorra
Group D2: Belarus, Luxemburg, Moldova, San marino
Group D3: Azerbaijan, Faroe Islands, Malta, Kosovo
Group D4: FYR Macedonia, Armenia, Liechtenstein, Gibraltar
-Four Group winners promoted to League C for 2020 edition
– Top four-ranked League C teams that do not qualify for UEFA EURO 2020 enter play-offs in March 2020, with one EURO finals place on offer
Calendar
Matchday 1: 6-8 September 2018
Matchday 2: 9-11 September 2018
Matchday 3: 11-13 October 2018
Matchday 4: 14-16 October 2018
Matchday 5: 15-17 November 2018
Matchday 6: 18-20 November 2018
Final draw: tbc