Nations League to undergo major format changes for 2028/29 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 11:34 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The UEFA Nations League will see significant adjustments beginning in the 2028/29 edition., League D will be eliminated, and the promotion and relegation system will be revised. Teams finishing third and fourth in League A will face playoffs for potential relegation, while League B and C will also incorporate playoff systems for promotion and relegation. The changes aim to streamline competition and enhance the structure of the leagues moving forward.
- •League D will be eliminated for the 2028/29 season.
- •Playoffs will determine promotions and relegations between leagues.
- •Teams finishing third and fourth in League A will not be directly relegated.
- •Four League B group winners will be directly promoted to League A.
- •The six teams currently in League D will move to League C.
- 11:34 AMYahoo Sports — Fewer relegations, fewer leagues: changes to the Nations League
"The Nations League is set for a small revolution starting with the 2028/29 edition.While the competition currently operates with four leagues, League D will disappear. To ensure the transition, UEFA h...
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