France and Croatia Set for Nations League Quarterfinals; Spain vs…

France and Croatia will meet in the Nations League quarterfinals, reviving their 2018 World Cup final rivalry. Spain faces the Netherlands, and other matches include Italy vs. Germany and Portugal vs. Denmark. The quarterfinals are set for March 20 and 23, with winners advancing to a mini-tournament in June.

In an eagerly anticipated rematch, France will compete against Croatia in the quarterfinals of the Nations League, evoking memories of their 2018 World Cup final encounter. Meanwhile, Spain, the reigning Nations League champions, will take on the Netherlands in another notable clash in the tournament.

The draw, which took place on Friday, also set up matches between Italy and Germany, as well as Portugal facing Denmark. The quarterfinals feature teams that advanced by securing top spots in their respective high-tier Nations League groups that concluded this week.

These two-leg quarterfinal matches are scheduled for March 20 and 23. The winners will progress to a Final Four mini-tournament, slated for June 4-8, with the host team yet to be determined. Importantly, the four semifinalists will delay their participation in the 2026 World Cup qualifying games until September.

Original Source: www.france24.com