Nations League 2026/27: What Happens After November?

Club football takes a backseat again for six hectic days of Nations League action, spanning Thursday, November 12, 2026, until Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

These are the final international matches of 2026, a year that included a memorable North American World Cup.

There are some fascinating games to come in the days ahead, with another mouthwatering encounter between Spain and England topping the bill.

Italy vs France, Portugal’s first matches following Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement, Italy’s resurgence and another Germany vs Netherlands clash should see plenty of interest in Nations League tickets.

When the league phase ends on 17 November, the competition gets serious. The top two in each League A group go into two-legged quarter-finals from 25 to 30 March 2027, and the four winners head to the Finals from 9 to 13 June 2027.

Further down, promotion and relegation are decided at the same time. This international break settles who climbs, who drops and who keeps dreaming of a summer trophy, so here is exactly what happens next.

Nations League 2026/27: The Road From November to the June Finals

After the final whistle on 17 November, the Nations League splits into three tracks. League A sides chase the trophy, League A and B sides fight over promotion play-offs, and group winners in Leagues B and C go straight up.

The real twist is the Finals host. It will not be chosen until after this window, and it is likely to come from one of the quarter-final ties, so a big night in November could end with a home Finals in June.

Date	Stage	What Is at Stake
12 to 17 Nov 2026	League phase, matchdays 5 and 6	Final group places, promotion and relegation spots
25 to 30 Mar 2027	League A quarter-finals and promotion play-offs	Four places in the Finals, plus League A and B status
9 to 13 Jun 2027	Nations League Finals	Semi-finals 9 and 10 June, final 13 June

How the Nations League Quarter-Finals Work in March 2027

Each League A group winner is drawn against a runner-up from a different group. Ties are played over two legs, and the group winner hosts the second leg.

That home second leg is why first place matters so much this week. Finishing top means the decisive night of the tie is played in front of your own fans.

Who Hosts the Nations League Finals 2027?

Nobody knows yet, and that is the fun part. After the league phase, UEFA's Executive Committee will pick one quarter-final pairing that can host, and the winner of that tie gets the Finals.

The host needs two stadiums with at least 30,000 seats in one or two cities. The Nations League Finals then run as single-leg knockouts, with extra time and penalties in the semi-finals and final.

England in the Nations League: Can They Still Top Group A3?

England's Nations League campaign has them second in Group A3 on nine points, three behind Spain, who have already booked their quarter-final place. A single point against Croatia at Wembley on Thursday 12 November seals England's spot too.

Top spot runs through Madrid on Sunday 15 November. Spain won the reverse fixture 3-2 at Wembley in September, so England need to win both games. They will hope Spain slip up in Prague on Thursday. If they don't and it comes to a decider then England will need to win by two clear goals.

The tiebreakers for group ranking are: 1. Most amount of points. 2. Superior goal difference over the competing team. 3. Higher number of goals scored against the team in question.

If you are heading to Wembley, the Wembley Stadium seating plan shows where the best views are. If you are travelling to Spain, the Metropolitano seating plan is worth checking before you buy.

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Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland: Nations League Promotion and Relegation

The Wales Nations League story is about survival. Wales sit third in Group A4 on three points, level with Norway, while Portugal have already qualified for the quarter-finals.

The two worst last-placed teams across League A drop straight into League B, while the two best bottom sides and two worst third-placed teams face a March play-off. That makes Norway vs Wales in Oslo on 14 November a proper six-pointer before Portugal visit Cardiff on the 17th, so check the Cardiff City Stadium seating plan early.

Northern Ireland have the best chance of a promotion party. They top Group B2 unbeaten on eight points, one ahead of Hungary, and the group winner goes straight up to League A, with Hungary vs Northern Ireland in Budapest on 17 November the likely decider.

Scotland are third in Group B1 on four points, three behind Slovenia. They need wins over North Macedonia at Hampden and Switzerland away, plus a Slovenia slip, to reach second and a March promotion play-off.

The Republic of Ireland are level with Kosovo on five points in Group B3, three behind Austria. Ireland play Austria in Linz on 14 November before Kosovo come to Dublin on the 17th, and the Aviva Stadium seating plan will help you pick a seat for what could be a play-off decider.

Team	Position Now	What November Decides
England	2nd in A3, 9 pts	Quarter-final place, and who hosts the second leg
Wales	3rd in A4, 3 pts	Staying in League A, or a March relegation play-off
Northern Ireland	1st in B2, 8 pts	Straight promotion to League A
Republic of Ireland	3rd in B3, 5 pts	A shot at second and a promotion play-off
Scotland	3rd in B1, 4 pts	Outside chance of a promotion play-off

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Nations League November Tickets: Prices for the Deciders

England vs Croatia is comfortably the cheapest way to see a decisive home nations game this week. Tickets start from £27 with more than 16,500 listed, and the average sits around £92.

The trip to Madrid costs roughly three times more at the cheapest end, from £79 with an average near £239. Wales vs Portugal is the odd one out, starting at just £39 but averaging about £244, so the cheaper seats there are worth grabbing quickly.

Date	Match and Venue	Starting Price (£)
Thu 12 Nov	England vs Croatia, Wembley Stadium	£27
Fri 13 Nov	Scotland vs North Macedonia, Hampden Park	£45
Sat 14 Nov	Norway vs Wales, Ullevaal Stadion	£113
Sat 14 Nov	Northern Ireland vs Ukraine, Windsor Park	£82
Sun 15 Nov	Spain vs England, Metropolitano	£79
Tue 17 Nov	Wales vs Portugal, Cardiff City Stadium	£39
Tue 17 Nov	Republic of Ireland vs Kosovo, Aviva Stadium	£41

Northern Ireland vs Ukraine is the priciest home game to get into, from £82 with fewer than 400 tickets listed. With top spot on the line at Windsor Park, that small supply is unlikely to get cheaper.

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Nations League 2026/27 and Euro 2028

The Nations League is also set to act as a safety net for Euro 2028, which is being staged across the UK and Ireland. Some Euro 2028 places will be decided by play-offs in March 2028, and Nations League finishes help decide who gets into them.

So even a relegation scrap in November has a knock-on effect on the home tournament. Our Euro 2028 stadiums and schedule guide has the full picture.

Nations League What Happens Next: FAQs

When are the Nations League quarter-finals in 2027?

The League A quarter-finals are played over two legs between 25 and 30 March 2027. Group winners face a runner-up from another group and host the second leg.

When and where are the Nations League Finals 2027?

The Finals run from 9 to 13 June 2027, with the semi-finals on 9 and 10 June and the final on 13 June. The host has not been named yet, and UEFA will pick it from one of the quarter-final pairings after the league phase.

Have England qualified for the Nations League quarter-finals?

Not yet, but they are close. A draw against Croatia at Wembley on 12 November is enough to confirm a top-two finish in Group A3.

Can Northern Ireland be promoted to League A?

Yes. Northern Ireland top Group B2 going into November, and the League B group winners go straight up to League A.

All prices are taken from listings on SeatPick as of 8 November 2026. Ticket prices and availability can change quickly as these matches get closer.