NATIONS LEAGUE football is almost upon us again.
The inaugural competition was won by Portugal in summer 2019, as they saw off Holland 1-0 in the final thanks to a strike from Goncalo Guedes.
Goncalo Guedes scored as Portugal won the Nations LeagueCredit: Getty
Once Euro 2020 is complete this year, teams will begin the second edition of the Nations League – and the Home Nations are set to learn their fate in the draw.
What time is the Nations League draw?
THE draw for the second Nations League will be on Tuesday, March 3.
It will be held in Amsterdam.
Things get underway in the Dutch capital at 5pm GMT.
When is the Nations League?
THE Nations League is designed to give teams competitive games between major tournaments.
It effectively gets rid of international friendlies and the seedings system allow lower-ranked sides the chance to pick up morale-boosting victories – plus a second chance at reaching either a Euros or World Cup.
Following on from the success of the first tournament, the second will begin after Euro 2020.
Key dates are:
- Matchday 1: September 3-5, 2020
- Matchday 2: September 6-8, 2020
- Matchday 3: October 8-10, 2020
- Matchday 4: October 11-13, 2020
- Matchday 5: November 12-14, 2020
- Matchday 6: November 15-17, 2020
- Finals: June 2, 3 and 6, 2021
- Relegation play-offs: March 24, 25, 28 and 29, 2022
Ronaldo captained Portugal to a 1-0 win to claim the inaugural Nations LeagueCredit: Getty
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch the draw on?
YOU can catch the draw live on Uefa’s official website.
A stream will be available at 5pm GMT with the ceremony coming direct from Amsterdam.
As yet, there is no confirmed TV channel for the draw.
Here at SunSport we’ll be running a LIVE BLOG from 4.30pm which will bring you all the groups as they’re revealed.
Who could England face?
GARETH SOUTHGATE’s side finished third in the first edition of the tournament, beating Switzerland in the third-placed playoff.
The Three Lions join the Swiss, Holland and Portugal in the top pot, with only the group winners progressing to the finals tournament in 2021.
The worst-case scenario could see Southgate’s team meeting world champions France, Croatia or Germany and Denmark.
They could, however, end up with a group of Iceland, Italy and Bosnia.
Gareth Southgate’s England could take on France, Denmark and Germany in a nightmare Nations League group
Draw pots
League A
- Pot 1: Portugal, Netherlands, England, Switzerland
- Pot 2: Belgium, France, Spain, Italy
- Pot 3: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ukraine, Denmark, Sweden
- Pot 4: Croatia, Poland, Germany, Iceland
League B
- Pot 1: Russia, Austria, Wales, Czech Republic
- Pot 2: Scotland, Norway, Serbia, Finland
- Pot 3: Slovakia, Turkey, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland
- Pot 4: Bulgaria, Israel, Hungary, Romania
League C
- Pot 1: Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Georgia
- Pot 2: North Macedonia, Kosovo, Belarus, Cyprus
- Pot 3: Estonia, Slovenia, Lithuania, Luxembourg
- Pot 4: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Moldova
League D
- Pot 1: Gibraltar, Faroe Islands, Latvia, Liechtenstein
- Pot 2: Andorra, Malta, San Marino
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
