How the Nations League impacts Italy’s Euro 2028 qualifying draw
MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 20: A general view as pyrotechnics are set off to recreate the Italy flag prior to the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal leg one match between Italy and Germany at Stadio San Siro on March 20, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
Nations League: promotion and relegation system explained
The Azzurri’s path through the competition will have a considerable impact on the 2028 Euro qualifiers, as Gazzetta explains.
The Nations League has four groups of four teams each. Winners and runners-up qualify for the quarter-finals. The two highest-ranked third-placed teams remain in League A. The two lowest-ranked third-placed teams face the two highest-ranked fourth-placed teams for a relegation play-off. The two lowest-ranked fourth-placed teams are dropped to League B.
Most importantly, the first, second, and third-ranked teams in each Nations League group will be seeded for the Euro 2028 qualifiers draw on December 6 in Belfast.
The 54 countries competing for a place at the Euros will be divided into 12 groups; six groups will include four teams, and the other six will include five; 24 teams will qualify for the competition.
The 12 group winners and the eight highest-ranked runners-up get direct access to the Euros. The remaining four runners-up will have to go through a qualification play-off.
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