The 55 associations were split into four Leagues (1–16 in League A, 17–32 in League B, 33-48 in League C, 49–55 in League D) according to their position in the 2020/21 UEFA Nations League Access List, which was based on the final rankings of teams in the 2018/19 UEFA Nations League after taking into account promotion and relegation. Then, the second round (play-offs) will be contested by the ten group runners-up, along with the best two Nations League group winners, based on the Nations League overall ranking, that finished outside the top two of their qualifying group. Social distancing is mandatory for spectators, and additional precautionary measures (such as face masks) will be implemented in accordance with local regulations. Live QUIZ: Nations League ... 02/09/2020 Live Nations League format explained. The defending champions are Portugal. The team that scores more goals on aggregate over the two legs will remain in League C, while the loser will be relegated to League D. If the aggregate score is level, the away goals rule is applied, with extra time played if away goals are also equal. Ranked on head-to-head points: Germany 3, Ukraine 0. The 2020/21 edition will look to build on that success, with a couple of tweaks this time around. [2], Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe, the UEFA Executive Committee approved on 28 August 2020 the following principles for the league phase of the 2020–21 UEFA Nations League:[10], On 24 September 2020, UEFA announced that five substitutions would be permitted in Nations League matches during the October and November 2020 international windows. [25] The seeding pots for the league phase were based on the access list ranking. Portugal clinched the first title on home turf in 2019, the culmination of a tournament that drew praise from across the continent. Two ties will be played over two legs, with each team playing one leg at home (the higher-ranked team will host the second leg). If one or more of the teams due to participate in the relegation play-outs also qualifies for the World Cup qualifying play-offs, the relegation play-outs will be cancelled and the teams in League C ranked 47th and 48th in the Nations League overall ranking will be automatically relegated.[4]. The 2020–21 UEFA Nations League C is the third division of the 2020–21 edition of the UEFA Nations League, the second season of the international football competition involving the men's national teams of the 55 member associations of UEFA. Updated to match(es) played on 13 October 2020. [2], The ranking of the top four teams in League A are determined by their finish in the Nations League Finals (first to fourth). In addition to the group winners, the second-placed teams in Leagues C and D, along with the best-ranked third-placed team of League D, were also promoted. UEFA Nations League Table 2020-21 UEFA Nations League. [1], Following a format change from the first season, League C was expanded from 15 to 16 teams. If a team due to participate in the play-offs qualifies for the 2022 FIFA World Cup play-offs (more on that below), the League C teams ranked 47th and 48th in the overall UEFA Nations League rankings are automatically relegated. Tuesday 13 October. [2], All 55 UEFA national teams will enter the competition. Though the football started on 3 September, the draw took place on Tuesday 3 March in Amsterdam. Higher number of goals scored away from home; Lower disciplinary points total (1 point for a single yellow card, 3 points for a red card as a consequence of two yellow cards, 3 points for a direct red card, 4 points for a yellow card followed by a direct red card). [23][24], The relegation play-outs of League C are scheduled on the same dates as the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying play-offs. [14], Below is the schedule of the 2020–21 UEFA Nations League. Besides UEFA Nations League scores you can follow 1000+ football competitions from 90+ countries around the world on FlashScore.com. [7][26], The draw for the league phase took place at the Beurs van Berlage Conference Centre in Amsterdam, Netherlands on 3 March 2020, 18:00 CET. [18] At the meeting, UEFA decided to adjust the match schedule for October and November 2020 in order for an additional match to be played in each window. Three associations with teams in Group A1 have declared an interest in hosting the tournament: Italy, Netherlands and Poland. For scheduling purposes, the host team is allocated to semi-final 1 as the administrative home team. [27][28][29][30] While the draw typically has restrictions for prohibited clashes, winter venues and excessive travel, no conditions applied to the draw given the allocation of the teams to both leagues and pots.[26]. The original fixture list was confirmed by UEFA on 3 March 2020 following the draw. 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