The 2026-27 UEFA Nations League standings are beginning to take shape as Matchday 4 continues, with Portugal becoming the first League A nation to secure a place in the quarterfinals.
Portugal have been perfect through four matches, while Spain, France and the Netherlands currently lead the other League A groups. The Nations League league phase continues through November 17, 2026.
Here is a look at the latest UEFA Nations League League A standings as of October 5, 2026.
UEFA Nations League Group A1 Standings
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 3 | +2 | 7 |
| 2 | Belgium | 3 | +4 | 6 |
| 3 | Italy | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 4 | Türkiye | 3 | -7 | 0 |
France currently lead Group A1 with seven points, but the group remains wide open. France face Belgium and Italy host Türkiye on Monday, October 5, meaning the standings could change significantly following Matchday 4.
UEFA Nations League Group A2 Standings
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 4 | +2 | 8 |
| 2 | Greece | 4 | +2 | 8 |
| 3 | Germany | 4 | +1 | 5 |
| 4 | Serbia | 4 | -5 | 0 |
The Netherlands and Greece are tied atop Group A2 with eight points apiece. The Netherlands defeated Serbia 2-1 on Matchday 4, while Greece and Germany played to a 0-0 draw. That leaves Germany three points behind the two group leaders with two matches remaining.
UEFA Nations League Group A3 Standings
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | England | 3 | +8 | 6 |
| 3 | Croatia | 3 | -9 | 3 |
| 4 | Czechia | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Spain have a perfect nine points from their first three matches and lead Group A3. England are second with six points after their emphatic 7-0 victory over Croatia on Matchday 3. Group A3 Matchday 4 takes place Tuesday, October 6, with Croatia vs Spain and England vs Czechia.
UEFA Nations League Group A4 Standings
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 4 | +5 | 12 |
| 2 | Denmark | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Wales | 4 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Norway | 4 | -2 | 3 |
Portugal have established themselves as one of the early favorites to win the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. The defending champions are a perfect 4-0-0 with 12 points after defeating Norway 2-1 on Matchday 4. The victory made Portugal the first nation to qualify for the 2026-27 Nations League quarterfinals. Denmark sit second with six points following their 1-0 victory over Wales.
Which Teams Qualify for the Nations League Quarterfinals?
The top two teams from each of the four League A groups advance to the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals, producing eight quarterfinalists.
The quarterfinal ties are scheduled to take place from March 25-30, 2027, with the four winners advancing to the Nations League finals in June 2027.
Who Has Qualified for the 2026-27 Nations League Quarterfinals?
As of October 5, Portugal have qualified. Portugal became the first country to officially secure its place in the quarterfinals following its 2-1 victory over Norway. Several other European powers, including Spain, France, the Netherlands and Greece, are well positioned in their respective groups.
Current UEFA Nations League Group Leaders
- Group A1: France — 7 points
- Group A2: Netherlands — 8 points
- Group A3: Spain — 9 points
- Group A4: Portugal — 12 points
Portugal are the only League A team to have collected the maximum possible points through four matches.
UEFA Nations League Matches on October 5
Matchday 4 continues Monday with two important League A matches: France vs Belgium and Italy vs Türkiye. Both games could have major implications for the Group A1 standings.
Matchday 4 concludes Tuesday, October 6, including Croatia vs Spain and England vs Czechia.
When Does the Nations League Group Stage End?
The 2026-27 UEFA Nations League league phase concludes on November 17, 2026. After the October international window, teams return for Matchdays 5 and 6 between November 12 and November 17. League A’s eight quarterfinalists will then move on to the knockout stage in March 2027.
2026-27 UEFA Nations League Standings Outlook
Portugal have made the strongest start in League A, winning all four of their matches and already securing a quarterfinal berth. Spain are also perfect through three games and can strengthen their grip on Group A3 against Croatia.
France and Belgium remain locked in a close Group A1 battle, while the Netherlands and Greece are level on eight points in Group A2. With only two league-phase matches remaining for several countries after the October window, every point will become increasingly important in the race for the 2027 UEFA Nations League quarterfinals.