Nations League Quarter-Final Draw to Be Held November 20
UEFA will hold the draw for the 2026-27 Nations League quarter-finals at its headquarters, with Portugal, Spain and England already qualified.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Soccer
UEFA will draw the 2026-27 Nations League quarter-final ties on November 20, 2026, with eight teams that finished top two in their League A groups competing for four places. Portugal, Spain and England have already qualified, with England securing its spot via a 2-1 win over Croatia.
Why it matters
The draw sets the pairings for the knockout stage of the competition, and teams finishing first in their section gain home advantage in the second leg. Remaining group matches will determine the other five quarter-finalists.
Four quarter-final ties will be drawn from eight teams that finished top two in their League A groups. England's 2-1 win over Croatia confirmed its place, while the remaining five quarter-finalists will be decided by the outcome of remaining group matches.
The players
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations is the governing body for football across Europe, organizing competitions including the Nations League.
The details
The draw takes place at UEFA's headquarters at 11am UK time, with teams from the same group barred from being paired. First legs are scheduled for March 25-27, 2027, and second legs for March 28-30, 2027, with the group winner hosting the second leg.
Timeline
November 20, 2026, 11am UK time: Quarter-final draw at UEFA headquarters.
March 25-27, 2027: First legs of quarter-final ties.
March 28-30, 2027: Second legs of quarter-final ties.
Season Trajectory
The Nations League format, introduced in 2018-19, uses league-section results to determine knockout qualification, so this draw advances that structure into its next stage. It also shapes the international calendar ahead of the 2027 spring window.
Fans following Portugal, Spain or England can track the draw date and the March 2027 fixture windows now. Fantasy and betting interest in knockout pairings will build once the remaining group matches conclude.
The takeaway
Home advantage in the second leg rewards finishing first in a League A section, making the remaining group matches decisive for the final quarter-final seeding.
What happens next
The quarter-final draw takes place on November 20, 2026, with first legs scheduled for March 25-27, 2027, and second legs for March 28-30, 2027.
Further reading
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