2020-21 UEFA Nations League
The second season of the UEFA Nations League, won by France.
The 2020–21 UEFA Nations League was the second season of the UEFA Nations League, an international association football competition involving the men's national teams of the 55 member associations of UEFA. The competition was held from September to November 2020 (league phase), October 2021 (Nations League Finals) and March 2022 (relegation play-outs). France won the final 2–1 against Spain for their first UEFA Nations League title.
Lore & Background
Portugal were the defending champions, having won the inaugural 2019 finals. However, they failed to qualify for the 2021 finals after finishing second in their group behind France. None of the teams that had qualified for the previous UEFA Nations League Finals qualified for the 2021 edition. Host country Italy was selected among the four qualified teams by the UEFA Executive Committee.
Reader's Guide
In League A, the four group winners qualified for the Nations League Finals, which was played in a knockout format consisting of the semi-finals, third place play-off, and final. The semi-final pairings were determined using an open draw. The video assistant referee (VAR) system was used in the Nations League Finals. Teams also competed for promotion and relegation. The group winners from Leagues B, C, and D were promoted, while the last-placed teams of each group in Leagues A and B were relegated. As League C had four groups while League D had only two, the two League C teams that were to be relegated were determined by play-outs in March 2022.
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