The UEFA Nations League quarter-final draw is set to take place on Friday following the completion of the group stages over the last three international breaks.
Here is everything you need to know about the draw and who Italy could face.
When is the Nations League quarter final-draw?
The quarter-final draw is due to begin at around 11.00 GMT (12.00 CET). on Friday November 22, 2024.
Which teams are in the draw?
Eight teams are in the quarter-final draw: All the teams that finished first and second in the ‘A’ League groups.
The group winners – or ‘seeded teams’ – are Spain, Germany, France and Portugal, while the runners up – or ‘unseeded teams’ – include Italy, the Netherlands, Denmark and Croatia.
Who could Italy face in the quarter-final draw?
Italy will have to face on of the group winners, but not France, who eventually finished at the top of Italy’s group after defeating the Azzurri 3-1 in San Siro in the final group stage fixture.
That means that Luciano Spalletti’s side will face either Spain, Germany or Portugal.
When are the quarter-finals?
The UEFA Nations League quarter-finals are due to take place during the next international break.
Specifically, the fixtures are provisionally scheduled for Thursday March 20 and Sunday March 23, 2025.
When are the semi-finals and final?
The semi-final and final will take place in a mini-tournament at the end of the 2024-25 season. The victorious quarter-finalists will contest again on June 4 and June 5, with the final set for June 8, 2025.
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