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Nations League and qualifications for European and World Championships in Champions format: UEFA prepares revolutionary change

Record14 September 2026 at 18:00

UEFA is preparing a revolutionary change in the Nations League and in the qualifications for European and World Championships, adopting a format similar to that of the Champions League. This change will be ratified this Tuesday. The European football federation intends to reform the competition system with these structural changes. The new format promises to significantly alter the way national teams compete to reach the main international tournaments.

Why this matters

The ratification expected for Tuesday means that this reform could directly affect national teams and players, changing the way qualifications and the Nations League itself are played. Fans and national federations will need to adapt to new calendars and competition formats.

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