US EditionContenders Eye 'Big Titles' as Nations League Final Four Kicks Off
- The Nations League Final Four starting Wednesday in Germany features Spain, France, Portugal, and Germany competing in Munich and Stuttgart.
- The tournament, created in 2018, sees Spain as reigning champions, France as 2021 winners, Portugal with a 2019 title, and Germany yet to win.
- All teams face injury concerns and fatigue after a long club season, with key absences including Germany's Musiala and France's Upamecano, while Spain rested Rodri.
- Germany captain Joshua Kimmich will earn his 100th cap and said the Nations League will reveal Germany’s progress ahead of the World Cup next year.
- The event offers these sides a chance to gain confidence and prepare for the 2026 World Cup, with coaches emphasizing the importance of winning even a small title.
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Spain target Nations League defence
Spain are aiming to become the first side to defend the Nations League trophy, with Luis de la Fuente's side going from strength to strength on the international stage ahead of next year's World Cup. The coach enjoys recalling La Roja's triumph at the 2023 tournament, which was an early sign that a young Spain side were heading back to the top. It proved the springboard to Euro 2024 glory and De la Fuente wants to continue Spain's resurgence by …
For Germany's national football team, the final matches of the Nations League could have a significant impact on how difficult the preliminary round group will be at the 2026 World Cup.
The fourth Final Four of the League of Nations is born in Munich with the semifinal between Germany and Portugal (this Wednesday, 21:00 hours). It opens the curtain five days of football in which Spain and France will play the other semifinal, 24 hours later and in Stuttgart, and that will have Sunday as big day. At three in the afternoon will be held the final of consolation (Stuttgart Arena) and at nine the grand final (Allianz Arena).wf_cms.r…
Spain target 'enormously important' Nations League defence
BARCELONA: Spain are aiming to become the first team to defend the Nations League trophy, with Luis de la Fuente’s side going from strength to strength on the international stage ahead of next year’s World Cup. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
CHRONICLE. Sweden has everything in its own hands and feet to take home the group victory in the Nations League and advance to the semi-finals. A draw is enough in the group final against Denmark – which is also an important indicator of value before the European Championship.
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Contenders eye 'big titles' as Nations League final four kicks off
The Nations League semi-finals start on Wednesday with Germany, Spain, France and Portugal seeking to fine tune their sides with the World Cup just one year away.
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