The article provides a detailed analysis of the World Cup qualification process for national teams through various league competitions, known as the UEFA Nations League (UNL). Here's an overview of the current standings and outcomes:
League Structures:
- The UNL features 55 national teams divided into four leagues: League A (top tier), League B (second tier), League C1 (mid-tier), and League D (lowest tier).
Current Standings and Outcomes:
League A
- Group A:
- Norway promoted with a win/draw
- Austria vs. Slovenia in promo/relegation playoff
- Group B:
- Sweden promoted
- Slovakia promoted to UNL C1 playoffs
- Group A:
- Romania and Kosovo's match was abandoned; UEFA to decide result
- If result is still pending, Romania must win against Cyprus on Monday
- Lithuania needs to beat Kosovo to avoid relegation
League B
- Group 2:
- Turkey vs. Montenegro (Turkey must win or draw with Wales in goal difference tie)
- Wales hosts Iceland and competes for promotion
- Montenegro relegated
League C1
- C1A:
- Croatia and Switzerland's matches are not mentioned, but Serbia is in League A.
- Slovenia vs. Austria in promo/relegation playoff
- Slovakia promoted to UNL C2 playoffs
League D
- D:
- Liechtenstein hosts San Marino on Monday in final game; either win or draw determines promotion/ relegation playoff.
Promotion Relegation Playoffs:
- Kazakhstan (relegated) and Slovenia face off in promo-playoff
- Norway already promoted, but Austria and Slovenia competing for second promotion slot