Ronaldo resumes Portugal career in Nations League as new talents rule Europe

The Nations League format of UEFA has always been complex since its launch in 2018. It was designed to give teams more competitive matches against opponents of similar levels. Top-tier teams in League A are competing to advance to the Final Four the following year, while avoiding relegation to League B. Mid- and low-ranked nations can win promotion and look for playoffs paths to reach a World Cup or European Championship. For this edition, a new feature has been added - a quarterfinals round next March for eight top-tier nations, and promotion-relegation playoffs for 20 more teams.