The UEFA Nations League is nearing its conclusion, with Thursday's game between Spain and France determining the final spot in Sunday's final. France finished the group stage as the winner of A2, posting four wins,

The UEFA Nations League has reached its final week and the first of the semifinal matchups will see the host nation, Germany, going against Portugal on Wednesday, June 4 at Allianz Arena in Munich.

Sandwiched between the Champions League final and Club World Cup, the Nations League final four provides another opportunity to win a trophy for players who might have more need of a break.

The UEFA Nations League was expanded to include a new knockout round taking place in March 2025, thereby creating continuity between the group phase ending in November and the finals played in June.

Joshua Kimmich is set to play his 100th game for Germany as Julian Nagelsmann’s side look to book their place in the UEFA Nations League Final on home soil, but they first must overcome Portugal

Germany and Portugal clash in the UEFA Nations League semifinals after thrilling, high-scoring quarterfinals. Both teams aim to reach the final, so they will field their best squads. Check out here the confirmed lineups.

Wednesday’s Nations League semifinal is a good one. Germany plays on a home pitch, welcoming Ronaldo and Portugal.

Germany's Joshua Kimmich celebrates in front of Italy's head coach Luciano Spalletti, right, during the Nations League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Germany and Italy at the Signal-Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany, Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) AP

After failing to qualify for the last two World Cup tournaments, Italy begin their quest for the 2026 FIFA championship with a qualifier against Erling Haaland and Norway on Friday in Oslo.