The UEFA Nations League is set to bring new challenges for the Turkish National Football Team. The draw for the group stage of the 2026-2027 season will take place today, February 12, at 20:00 local time in Brussels, Belgium. A total of 54 countries, members of UEFA, will compete in this prestigious tournament.
Turkey’s Position in the Nations League
Turkey will participate in League A, the highest tier of the competition. The team enters as a fourth-seeded nation and will face some of Europe’s top footballing nations.
Potential Opponents
Here are the possible opponents based on the seeding system for League A:
- Pot 1: Portugal, Spain, France, Germany
- Pot 2: Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Croatia
- Pot 3: Serbia, Belgium, England, Norway
- Pot 4: Turkey, Wales, Czech Republic, Greece
Competition Format and Schedule
The tournament features a new format with 16 teams in League A. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals scheduled for March 2027. Those who succeed in the quarter-finals will qualify for the final tournament in June 2027.
Teams finishing last in their group will be relegated to League B. Additionally, teams finishing third will enter a playoff to remain in League A.
Match Dates
The schedule for the matches is as follows:
- Matches 1 & 2: September 24-29, 2026
- Matches 3 & 4: September 30 – October 6, 2026
- Matches 5 & 6: November 12-17, 2026
- Quarter-Finals: March 25-30, 2027
- Final and Third-Place Match: June 9-13, 2027
As anticipation builds, the Turkish national team will aim to showcase their talent against some of the best teams in Europe. The draw results will provide insight into their journey in the UEFA Nations League.
