Spain, England, and Portugal Secure UEFA Nations League Quarterfinals
Spain, England, and Portugal have secured the first three quarterfinal berths for the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League, leaving five remaining spots to be decided during the final matchday running through November, detikSport reported.
Heading into the final group fixtures in mid-November 2026, Spain sits atop Group A3 with 15 points, followed closely by England with 12 points, according to the standings published by detikSport. Croatia holds three points and the Czech Republic has zero, meaning the top two teams cannot be caught ahead of their direct meeting to decide the group winner.
In Group A4, Portugal clinched qualification despite a 4-1 defeat against Denmark, according to detikSport. Portugal leads the group with 12 points from five matches, keeping them clear of Denmark with nine points and Norway with six, while Wales has been eliminated with three points.
Intense battles remain in the other two groups. Group A1 features a three-way contest between France with 10 points, Italy with 10 points, and Belgium with 9 points, while Turkey sits on zero points. In Group A2, the Netherlands leads with 11 points, pursued by Greece and Jerman (Germany) with eight points each, and Serbia on zero points, as reported by detikSport.
League a Matches Begin on November 16, 2026
The decisive round of League A matches begins on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 02.45 WIB, featuring France hosting Turkey, Belgium welcoming Italy, Croatia facing the Czech Republic, and Spain squaring off against England, detikSport detailed. Goal.com said that ticket sales for these group stage fixtures are handled individually by each participating national football association rather than through a central UEFA portal.
Action continues on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 02.45 WIB, when Germany hosts the Netherlands and Greece plays host to Serbia. The group stage concludes on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 02.45 WIB, with Denmark facing Norway and Wales playing Portugal, according to detikSport.
Additional matches earlier in the weekend included HARIAN MISTAR reporting 11 fixtures spanning Friday night and Saturday, including the Netherlands against Greece at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam and Serbia meeting Germany. AFU.id documented Sunday fixtures including Portugal facing Denmark at the Estádio Municipal in Braga.
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