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Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portuguese FA
11.10.26 Albania
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation after disciplinary proceedings were launched over his departure from the national team camp following a dispute about playing time. Ronaldo apologized and said he would accept any punishment, which could include a suspension of one to six months. No final decision has been announced, and he has since returned to club action, scoring for Al Nassr in a 3-0 victory.
Ronaldo says he remains available for Portugal
7.10.26 Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo said he remains willing to play for Portugal despite his recent fallout with coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo apologized for leaving the national team camp but defended his decision, saying Jesus broke a promise about his playing time. The 41-year-old forward said he hopes to represent Portugal for years to come and is not yet considering retirement.
Kean leaves Italy camp with injury
5.10.26 Italy
Moise Kean has left Italy's camp after failing to recover from an injury, ruling him out of Monday's Nations League match against Turkiye. Roberto Mancini suggested Gianluca Scamacca could start in his place, while Italy are also expected to rotate other positions after a busy international schedule.
Upamecano returns early to Bayern after red card
4.10.26 France
Dayot Upamecano has left the France camp early and returned to Bayern Munich after being sent off in the 1-1 draw with Italy. The defender received a second yellow card late in the match and will miss Monday's Nations League game against Belgium through suspension.
Ferran Torres leaves Spain squad with ankle injury
3.10.26 Spain
Ferran Torres has withdrawn from Spain's squad due to persistent left ankle pain and will miss the remaining Nations League matches against Czechia and Croatia. Real Madrid striker Carlos Espi has received his first senior call-up as Torres prioritizes his recovery.
Gnabry leaves Germany squad for workload management
3.10.26 Germany
Serge Gnabry has left Germany's squad as a precaution to manage his workload after featuring in all three matches during the international break. The 31-year-old recently returned from an adductor injury, while Felix Keidel has joined the squad as his replacement.
Christos Tzolis leaves Greece draw with apparent injury
2.10.26 Greece
Arsenal winger Christos Tzolis was substituted in the 18th minute of Greece's 2-2 Nations League draw with the Netherlands after appearing to suffer an injury. Tzolis looked visibly upset as he left the field, leaving his availability for Greece's upcoming rematch with Germany uncertain.
Ryerson suffers another injury setback
2.10.26 Norway
Julian Ryerson was forced off after just 16 minutes in Norway's 2-1 defeat to Wales, only four days after leaving the pitch injured against Portugal. Despite doubts over his fitness, the Borussia Dortmund defender started the match before suffering another setback.
| Team | Pts | GD | W-D-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | ||||
| 1 | France | 10 | 5 | 3-1-0 (4) |
| 2 | Italy | 7 | 3 | 2-1-1 (4) |
| 3 | Belgium | 6 | 1 | 2-0-2 (4) |
| 4 | Turkey | 0 | -9 | 0-0-4 (4) |
| A2 | ||||
| 1 | Holland | 8 | 2 | 2-2-0 (4) |
| 2 | Greece | 8 | 2 | 2-2-0 (4) |
| 3 | Germany | 5 | 1 | 1-2-1 (4) |
| 4 | Serbia | 0 | -5 | 0-0-4 (4) |
| A3 | ||||
| 1 | Spain | 12 | 7 | 4-0-0 (4) |
| 2 | England | 9 | 11 | 3-0-1 (4) |
| 3 | Croatia | 3 | -10 | 1-0-3 (4) |
| 4 | Czech R. | 0 | -8 | 0-0-4 (4) |
| A4 | ||||
| 1 | Portugal | 12 | 5 | 4-0-0 (4) |
| 2 | Denmark | 6 | 0 | 2-0-2 (4) |
| 3 | Wales | 3 | -3 | 1-0-3 (4) |
| 4 | Norway | 3 | -2 | 1-0-3 (4) |
| B1 | ||||
| 1 | Switzerl. | 12 | 10 | 4-0-0 (4) |
| 2 | Slovenia | 7 | 2 | 2-1-1 (4) |
| 3 | Scotland | 4 | -2 | 1-1-2 (4) |
| 4 | Macedon. | 0 | -10 | 0-0-4 (4) |
| B2 | ||||
| 1 | N.Ireland | 8 | 4 | 2-2-0 (4) |
| 2 | Hungary | 7 | 1 | 2-1-1 (4) |
| 3 | Ukraine | 4 | -3 | 1-1-2 (4) |
| 4 | Georgia | 2 | -2 | 0-2-2 (4) |
| B3 | ||||
| 1 | Austria | 8 | 4 | 2-2-0 (4) |
| 2 | Kosovo | 5 | -1 | 1-2-1 (4) |
| 3 | Ireland | 5 | 2 | 1-2-1 (4) |
| 4 | Israel | 2 | -5 | 0-2-2 (4) |
| B4 | ||||
| 1 | Sweden | 10 | 4 | 3-1-0 (4) |
| 2 | Bosnia | 8 | 3 | 2-2-0 (4) |
| 3 | Poland | 4 | 3 | 1-1-2 (4) |
| 4 | Romania | 0 | -10 | 0-0-4 (4) |
| C1 | ||||
| 1 | Albania | 9 | 5 | 3-0-1 (4) |
| 2 | Belarus | 7 | 3 | 2-1-1 (4) |
| 3 | Finland | 7 | 7 | 2-1-1 (4) |
| 4 | San Mar. | 0 | -15 | 0-0-4 (4) |
| C2 | ||||
| 1 | Monteneg. | 10 | 3 | 3-1-0 (4) |
| 2 | Cyprus | 7 | 2 | 2-1-1 (4) |
| 3 | Armenia | 4 | -1 | 1-1-2 (4) |
| 4 | Latvia | 1 | -4 | 0-1-3 (4) |
| C3 | ||||
| 1 | Slovakia | 10 | 7 | 3-1-0 (4) |
| 2 | Faroe Isl. | 4 | 0 | 0-4-0 (4) |
| 3 | Moldova | 4 | -5 | 1-1-2 (4) |
| 4 | Kazakhst. | 2 | -2 | 0-2-2 (4) |
| C4 | ||||
| 1 | Iceland | 8 | 6 | 2-2-0 (4) |
| 2 | Estonia | 6 | 1 | 1-3-0 (4) |
| 3 | Bulgaria | 4 | -2 | 1-1-2 (4) |
| 4 | Luxemb. | 3 | -5 | 1-0-3 (4) |
| D1 | ||||
| 1 | Malta | 7 | 2 | 2-1-0 (3) |
| 2 | Gibraltar | 2 | 0 | 0-2-0 (2) |
| 3 | Andorra | 1 | -2 | 0-1-2 (3) |
| D2 | ||||
| 1 | Azerbaijan | 5 | 1 | 1-2-0 (3) |
| 2 | Lithuania | 4 | 1 | 1-1-1 (3) |
| 3 | Liechten. | 1 | -2 | 0-1-1 (2) |
Last results
| 6.10 | Luxemb. - Bulgaria | 0 : 2 |
| 6.10 | Belarus - Finland | 1 : 0 |
| 6.10 | Moldova - Slovakia | 0 : 4 |
| 6.10 | Scotland - Slovenia | 1 : 2 |
| 6.10 | England - Czech R. | 3 : 0 |
| 6.10 | Croatia - Spain | 1 : 2 |
| 6.10 | Estonia - Iceland | 0 : 0 |
| 6.10 | Switzerl. - Macedon. | 3 : 0 |
| 6.10 | Albania - San Mar. | 2 : 1 |
| 6.10 | Kazakhst. - Faroe Isl. | 2 : 2 |
| 5.10 | France - Belgium | 4 : 1 |
| 5.10 | Cyprus - Latvia | 2 : 1 |
| 5.10 | Romania - Sweden | 0 : 1 |
| 5.10 | Bosnia - Poland | 1 : 0 |
| 5.10 | Ukraine - Hungary | 1 : 2 |
| 5.10 | N.Ireland - Georgia | 0 : 0 |
| 5.10 | Italy - Turkey | 3 : 1 |
| 5.10 | Monteneg. - Armenia | 0 : 0 |
| 4.10 | Malta - Andorra | 1 : 0 |
| 4.10 | Holland - Serbia | 2 : 1 |
| 4.10 | Greece - Germany | 0 : 0 |
| 4.10 | Wales - Denmark | 0 : 1 |
| 4.10 | Azerbaijan - Lithuania | 1 : 0 |
| 4.10 | Ireland - Israel | 1 : 1 |
| 4.10 | Portugal - Norway | 2 : 1 |
| 4.10 | Kosovo - Austria | 1 : 1 |
| 3.10 | Belarus - San Mar. | 4 : 0 |
| 3.10 | Iceland - Bulgaria | 3 : 0 |
Nations League stats
| Home wins | 38% |
| Draws | 27% |
| Away wins | 36% |
League format : Nations League 2026/2027
According to the approved format, 55 UEFA national teams will be divided into four divisions: 12 teams in League A, 12 teams in League B, 15 teams in League C, and 16 teams in League D. In each division, four groups are formed and play each other both home and away.
In the top division League A, the winners of the four groups go on to play in the Nations League Finals, with two semi-finals and one final to decide which team becomes the UEFA Nations League champion.
Each group winner is automatically promoted to the next higher division for the next tournament. Each team placing last in its group is automatically relegated to the next lower division.
In addition to the Nations League Finals of League A, there will be four play-offs with a similar format. Each group winner takes a spot in the semi-finals. If the group winner is already one of 20 qualified teams for UEFA European Championship, rankings will be used to give the play-off spot to another team of the league. If fewer than four teams in the entire League remain unqualified, play-off spots for that league are given to teams of the next-lower league. This determines the four remaining qualifying spots for the European Championship.