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Portugal aims to defend UEFA Nations League title in 2026/27 edition

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 10:36 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Portugal aims to defend UEFA Nations League title in 2026/27 edition
Summary

The 2026/27 UEFA Nations League is set to begin, with defending champions Portugal looking to maintain their title. After winning the last competition in a dramatic penalty shootout against Spain, Portugal seeks to assert its dominance in European football. England returns to League A following a previous drop to League B. The tournament structure has adjusted, with the top two teams from each League A group now advancing to the quarterfinals, along with upcoming changes to the league format for 2028/29. World Cup qualification will not be affected in this edition, but changes are expected for future tournaments.

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  • •Portugal won its last Nations League title, marking its third major trophy.
  • •England returns to League A after being relegated last season.
  • •Teams play in a four-tier league system with promotion and relegation.
  • •The competition shifts to a new format in 2028/29, reducing leagues to three.
  • •This edition will not include World Cup qualification implications.
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  • 10:36 PMYahoo Sports — UEFA Nations League fixtures, groups, schedule, teams and format for European international football competition
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The latest edition of the UEFA Nations League will be set with the 2026/27 draw as Portugal look to defend their title.

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