The 2026/27 UEFA Nations League enters its decisive league phase with Matchday 5 and Matchday 6 fixtures, featuring Italy vs France, England vs Croatia, Spain vs England and Belgium vs Italy.
The 2026/27 UEFA Nations League returns with an exciting schedule from 12 to 17 November as European national teams prepare for the final two matchdays of the league phase. Several major fixtures are scheduled during this period, with leading teams competing to strengthen their positions before the knockout stage.
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Italy will face France on 12 November, while England take on Croatia and Czechia meet Spain on the same day. The action continues on 15 November with Belgium vs Italy, France vs Türkiye, Croatia vs Czechia and Spain vs England.
The November fixtures will conclude the league phase of the competition, with Matchday 6 scheduled from 15 to 17 November.
UEFA Nations League 2026: Matchday 5 Fixtures
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Matchday 5 will begin on Thursday, 12 November, with several important matches across Leagues A and C. The headline fixture will see Italy host France at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan.
England will welcome Croatia at Wembley Stadium, while Spain travel to face Czechia. Türkiye will also meet Belgium in another important Group A1 encounter.
The remaining Matchday 5 fixtures will take place on 13 and 14 November, featuring Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Denmark and other European national teams.
Key Matchday 5 Fixtures
| Date | Fixture | Fixture |
|---|---|---|
| 12 November | Türkiye vs Belgium | League A |
| 12 November | Italy vs France | League A |
| 12 November | Czechia vs Spain | League A |
| 12 November | England vs Croatia | League A |
| 13 November | Netherlands vs Greece | League A |
| 13 November | Serbia vs Germany | League A |
| 14 November | Norway vs Wales | League A |
| 14 November | Portugal vs Denmark | League A |
UEFA Nations League 2026: Matchday 6 Fixtures
The final matchday of the league phase will take place from 15 to 17 November. Matchday 6 will feature several return encounters between teams that previously met during the competition.
Belgium will host Italy on 15 November, while France face Türkiye. Spain will meet England and Croatia will take on Czechia in two important Group A3 fixtures.
On 16 November, Germany will face the Netherlands, while Greece meet Serbia. The final day on 17 November will include Denmark vs Norway and Wales vs Portugal.
Key Matchday 6 Fixtures
| Date | Fixture | League |
|---|---|---|
| 15 November | Belgium vs Italy | League A |
| 15 November | France vs Türkiye | League A |
| 15 November | Croatia vs Czechia | League A |
| 15 November | Spain vs England | League A |
| 16 November | Germany vs Netherlands | League A |
| 16 November | Greece vs Serbia | League A |
| 17 November | Denmark vs Norway | League A |
| 17 November | Wales vs Portugal | League A |
Italy vs France: One of the Biggest Fixtures of Matchday 5
Italy vs France is among the most anticipated matches of the November international window. The two European football powerhouses will meet on 12 November at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan.
Italy will look to make the most of their home advantage, while France will aim to secure an important result away from home. Their return fixture is not scheduled during this matchday, but France will face Türkiye on 15 November as the league phase approaches its conclusion.
England vs Croatia and Spain vs England Headline Group A3
Group A3 will feature two major fixtures across the final matchdays. England will host Croatia at Wembley Stadium on 12 November before travelling to Madrid to face Spain on 15 November.
Spain will first take on Czechia on 12 November and then host England in their final league phase fixture. Croatia will face Czechia on 15 November.
These matches will be important for all four teams as they look to finish the group campaign strongly.
When Does the UEFA Nations League League Phase End?
The 2026/27 UEFA Nations League league phase will officially conclude on 17 November 2026. Matchday 5 takes place from 12 to 14 November, followed by Matchday 6 from 15 to 17 November.
After the league phase, the League A quarter-finals and promotion and relegation play-offs are scheduled for 25 to 30 March 2027. The final tournament will take place from 9 to 13 June 2027.
