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Nations League Play-Off Intrigue: Who Will Be the Champion?
Fierce Nations League play-off battles: power balance and potential surprises in the race for the main trophy.
With the conclusion of the Nations League group stage, the competition becomes even more intense. A new stage has emerged—play-offs, with the draw scheduled for Friday, November 22.
Starting from the quarterfinals, «Portugal», «Croatia», «France», «Italy», «Germany», «Netherlands», «Spain», and «Denmark» will battle for the title of the strongest team in League A.
The teams that finished third in League A—«Serbia», «Hungary», «Belgium», «Scotland»—will defend their positions in matches against second-placed participants in League B—«Ukraine», «Greece», «Austria», and «Turkey».
Play-off tests also await teams in third place in League B—«Slovenia», «Ireland», «Iceland», «Georgia», who will face successful second-placed teams in League C—«Slovakia», «Kosovo», «Bulgaria», «Armenia».
Exciting play-off events will take place from May 20 to 25, 2025. During the same period, League A quarterfinals will be held, and the Nations League finals are scheduled for early June.
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