NYON, Switzerland — In an exciting announcement on Friday, the quarterfinal matchups for the Nations League were revealed, featuring European champions Spain set to take on the Netherlands. In another thrilling pairing, France will meet Croatia, marking a rematch of the 2018 World Cup final that captivated fans worldwide.

Italy and Germany will also face off, while Portugal is scheduled to compete against Denmark.

Spain enters the quarterfinals as not only the reigning European champions but also the defending titleholders of the Nations League, having clinched the trophy in the previous edition of the tournament. The teams that advanced to this stage qualified by finishing in the top two positions of their respective groups within the top-tier Nations League, concluding their group stages this past week.

The quarterfinal matches are set to occur over two legs on March 20 and March 23. The victorious teams from these encounters will proceed to the mini-tournament known as the Final Four, which is slated for June 4-8, hosted by one of the participating teams.

It is important to note that the four teams that advance to the semifinals will not be available for the start of the qualifying rounds for the 2026 World Cup until September, likely setting the stage for enhanced anticipation as the tournament progresses.