Nations League 2022/23

[Lord Camomile]

Might as well have a single thread for all of this edition's shenanigans.

The format for UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying is not yet confirmed, including any details of how teams might earn play-off spots via the 2022/23 UEFA Nations League.

The UEFA EURO 2024 competition regulations are expected to be approved and published by June 2022.

Spoiler: Fixture calendar

2022
Matchdays 1 & 2: 01–08 June 2022
Matchdays 3 & 4: 09–14 June 2022
Matchdays 5 & 6: 22–27 September 2022
Finals draw: tbc

2023
Semi-finals: 14 & 15 June 2023
Final & third-place match: 18 June 2023

2024
Play-outs: 21–23 & 24–26 March 2024

Spoiler: Leagues/Groups (+promotion/relegation explained

League A​

The four group winners will advance to the knockout Finals in June 2023
The four teams finishing last will be relegated to League B

Group A1: France, Denmark, Croatia, Austria
Group A2: Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Czech Republic
Group A3: Italy, Germany, England, Hungary
Group A4: Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Wales

League B​

The four group winners will be promoted to League A for the 2024/25 edition
The four teams finishing last will be relegated to League C for the 2024/25 edition

Group B1: Ukraine, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Armenia
Group B2: Iceland, Russia*, Israel, Albania
Group B3: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Finland, Romania, Montenegro
Group B4: Sweden, Norway, Serbia, Slovenia

League C​

The four group winners will be promoted to League B for the 2024/25 edition
The teams finishing fourth will enter the play-outs in March 2024. The two teams defeated in those ties will be relegated to League D for the 2024/25 edition

Group C1: Turkey, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Faroe Islands
Group C2: Northern Ireland, Greece, Kosovo, Cyprus
Group C3: Slovakia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan
Group C4: Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Georgia, Gibraltar

League D​

The two group winners will be promoted to League C for the 2024/25 edition

Group D1: Liechtenstein, Moldova, Andorra, Latvia
Group D2: Malta, Estonia, San Marino

 

[Lord Camomile]

Tonight's fixtures:

• Hungary 17:00 England
• Italy 19:45 Germany
• Armenia 1-0 Republic of Ireland
• Finland 17:00 Bosnia-Herzegovina
• Montenegro 19:45 Romania
• Lithuania 17:00 Luxembourg
• Turkey 19:45 Faroe Islands

 

[Lord Camomile]

England match being shown on Channel 4.

 

[Lord Camomile]

Why in thundering christ, out of all the options, have Ch4 picked Michael Owen as one of their pitch-side pundits??!

 

[Lord Camomile]

Weeeeeeeell, bugger.

Did think it was a bit of a soft penalty, but well converted once it was given.

 

[technical]

England have only really got going since Hungary scored.

Don’t think this competition really matters but still going to irritate losing to this lot

 

[Lord Camomile]

England have only really got going since Hungary scored.

Don’t think this competition really matters but still going to irritate losing to this lot

Possibly not for England, but as it's a route to qualifying for the Euros it probably does for some nations.

 

[technical]

Possibly not for England, but as it's a route to qualifying for the Euros it probably does for some nations.

Yes I meant for England. I like the fact a separate route opens up for some countries but if England cant qualify for a 24 team euros without a second chance then we should give up

 

[two sheds]

I fucking hate it when England pass the ball interminably across the back and then when they go behind actually start trying to play

but

 

[bcuster]

Is any US team eligible for this league?

 

[Lord Camomile]

In. Ter. Esting.

 

[Lord Camomile]

The fact that Germany have had the ball in the back of the net twice without a goal to show for it is simply a mark against them for clearly not understanding the rules, and thus nothing at all for England to worry about.

 

[technical]

This is a decent game so far

 

[skyscraper101]

How are Germany not ahead already. England are a shadow of themselves at the Euros. They’re losing the ball and missing passes all over the shop.

 

[Lord Camomile]

How are Germany not ahead already. England are a shadow of themselves at the Euros. They’re losing the ball and missing passes all over the shop.

 

[skyscraper101]

1-0

Germany deserve the lead. England can’t keep a string of passes together for shit.

 

[donkyboy]

As usual, GS leaves it late to make substitutions. Bellingham is practically invisible. Saka hasn't done anything of note. JG should have come on earlier.

 

[donkyboy]

Saka off. A bit late now, GS.

 

[Lord Camomile]

Ooooh, that feels a little soft.

I also thought Kane was offside

 

[sleaterkinney]

Dive

 

[editor]

That's one weak penalty.

 

[Lord Camomile]

I suppose it's fitting his 50th is a penalty.

 

[Lord Camomile]

Dive

That's one weak penalty.

Welcome to the thread, fellas

 

[skyscraper101]

I seriously don’t even see how that was a penalty. I couldn’t even see contact.

 

[technical]

I thought he looked offside as well - but we’ve created some excellent chances in last 15 minutes

 

[donkyboy]

yeah, looked offside to me, too.

 

[Lord Camomile]

I seriously don’t even see how that was a penalty. I couldn’t even see contact.

I think Kane's heel hit the defender's knee/thigh.

And then clipped his own foot, too

(tbf, most of us have had that happen totally legitimately, but.... y'know...)

 

[skyscraper101]

Grealish was definitely an asset. Kane was unlucky not to have scored from that cross but it was a quality save by Neuer.

Everything else was very meh.

 

[donkyboy]

Southgate is Mr Cautious. I do think Grealish is better on as a sub as don't think he can be a threat for England for 90 minutes but he always leaves it late to bring him on.
Also dont see what he sees in Mount. Bowen's cameo was good.

 

[tommers]

The red white and blue juggernaut rolls on. Stuck at it and got our just rewards at the end. This Nations League is a bit of a farce, but I guess that's what happens when you qualify for the World Cup so early. Got to fill those long months somehow.