England Advances to Nations League Quarter-Finals Following Victory Over Croatia
England is poised for a knockout clash in the Nations League quarter-finals after successfully securing a win against Croatia at Wembley.
Head coach Thomas Tuchel’s team still has a chance to top the group with a decisive victory over Spain in Madrid on Sunday. Plans are already in motion for a crucial fixture that will determine their path to the finals at a yet-to-be-announced location.
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England players and fans will be keenly watching the draw scheduled for next Friday, as League A matches are yet to conclude during the international break.
The Three Lions are looking to make a strong statement against the reigning world champions in their upcoming match on Sunday night.
Here’s what you need to know about the next phases of the competition:
When is the Nations League 2026/27 knockout stage and play-off draw?
The draw is set to occur at 11am GMT on Friday, November 20.
When are the Nations League 2026/27 quarter-finals?
England will compete in the quarter-finals of the Nations League 2026/27. A two-legged tie will determine which teams advance to the semi-finals and finals, both of which will take place during a designated ‘finals’ week.
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The draw will also include the promotion/relegation play-offs for League A/B and League B/C, scheduled for March 2027. The final tournament is expected to occur from June 9 to June 13, 2027.
Who could England play next?
The teams facing England in the last eight of the UEFA Nations League will depend on whether they secure a top or second place finish in their group.
England is still in contention to be one of the four seeded teams by winning their group in League A, which would match them against a second-place team.
Potential opponents if England wins Group A3 as it stands: France, Greece, and Denmark.
Potential opponents if England finishes as runner-up in Group A3 as it stands: Italy, Netherlands, and Portugal.
