Nations League Reveals Playoff Matchups and Quarter-Final Pairings

Scotland and Republic of Ireland face pivotal playoff ties to secure league positions, while top European teams prepare for expanded knockout stages.

Scotland will compete in the League A/B playoffs to retain their spot in League A, facing one of Ukraine, Greece, Austria, or Turkey in March 2025.
The Republic of Ireland must overcome Slovakia, Kosovo, Bulgaria, or Armenia in the League B/C playoffs to avoid relegation to League C.
Quarter-final matchups for League A include group winners Portugal, France, Germany, and Spain facing runners-up Croatia, Italy, Netherlands, and Denmark in two-legged ties in March 2025.
The Nations League knockout stage has been expanded this year to include quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final, with the championship set to conclude in June 2025.
Promotion and relegation playoffs for League C/D are scheduled for March 2026, with specific fixtures contingent on further developments in the competition.