This is a comprehensive analysis of the UEFA Nations League (UNL) season results, providing an overview of the league standings and promotion/relegation scenarios across each group. Here's a summary:
League A
- Promoted: Sweden
- In promotion playoffs: Slovakia, Kosovo, Finland, and Turkey/Wales/Montenegro
League B
- Promoted: Norway, Austria, Slovenia (promoted via playoffs)
- Relegated: Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Iceland, Wales (if they lose)
League C
- Promoted: North Macedonia, Armenia
- In promotion playoffs: Sweden, Belarus/Bulgaria/Luxembourg (undecided due to pending match), Northern Ireland
League D
- Promoted: Gibraltar
- In promotion playoffs: Liechtenstein/San Marino (final game on Monday)
Key takeaways:
- Sweden is promoted and will likely earn a World Cup playoff spot.
- Norway is effectively guaranteed a World Cup playoff, while Austria, Slovenia, and Turkey also have a good chance.
- North Macedonia has finished top of Group C and will aim for a promotion playoff slot.
- Gibraltar's fate hangs in the balance, with the final game between Liechtenstein and San Marino on Monday determining their League D status.
Each league offers several possible paths to promotion or relegation, with various teams competing for spots in the World Cup playoffs.