UEFA Nations League: England drawn against Germany and Italy.

UEFA Nations League: England drawn against Germany and Italy.

On Thursday, the draw for the upcoming edition of the event. In which France will defend their championship. Put England, Italy, and Germany in the same group.

While Hungary will finish third in Group A3 of the competition. Which will take place between June of next year and June of 2023. The draw means England will face two opponents from this year’s European Championship: Germany and Italy. Gareth Southgate’s side defeated Germany 2-0 at Wembley in the last 16 before losing on penalties to Italy in the final.

Earlier this year, England played Hungary twice in World Cup qualifying, winning 4-0 in Budapest and drawing 1-1 at home.

“It’s a good squad, it’ll be a lot of fun.” Italy coach Roberto Mancini said on the website of the Italian Football Federation.

Germany and Italy have played each other in nine major competitions. The most recent being Euro 2016. Which Germany triumphed on penalties in the quarter-finals.

WherItaly, who must qualify for the World Cup in March to avoid missing a second consecutive tournament, will also travel to London on June 1 to face Copa America champions Argentina in a new intercontinental final.

Hungary will play their next two home UEFA competition games behind closed doors as a penalty. For “discriminatory behavior” by fans at Euro 2020.

The last season of the Nations League was won by France. Who defeated Spain 2-1 in the final in Milan in October.

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UEFA Nations League: England drawn against Germany and Italy.

UEFA Nations League: In Group A1, the reigning world champions will face Denmark, Croatia, and Austria.

In Group A2: Portugal, which won the inaugural Nations League championships as hosts in 2019. Portugal will face Spain, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic.

Belgium, the world’s number one team will play against the Netherlands. Poland, and Wales in Group A4.

Moreover, The Nations League divides Europe’s 55 member nations into four leagues. With the goal of replacing meaningless friendly matches with more competitive games.

With the exception of League D, which includes seven teams in total but only two groups. Each league contains four groups of four teams.

The competition will take place either side of the World Cup next year. With group matches taking place from June to September and the four-team finals taking place in June 2023. Including the champions of the four League A groups.

This edition may possibly provide a route to qualification for Euro 2024.

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