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The 2024-2025 Nations League group stage is nearing its conclusion, with only a few decisions left before the competition moves into the knockout phase in spring 2025. This phase will include playoffs and relegation battles across the three leagues.
The four teams already qualified for the League A final phase quarterfinals are Spain, France, Germany, and Portugal, all advancing as group winners. Italy’s opponent in the March 2025 quarterfinals will be one of Spain, Portugal, or Germany. Key developments have also emerged from League B following the weekend's matches.
England, awaiting the arrival of coach Tuchel, has secured an immediate return to League A. The Three Lions crushed Ireland 5-0 with goals from Kane, Gordon, Gallagher, Bowen, and Harwood-Bellis. England finished level on 15 points with Greece but clinched promotion to League A thanks to head-to-head results and a superior goal difference. Norway, led by an unstoppable Erling Haaland, also earned promotion to League A.
From Manchester City to Norway, the prolific 2000-born striker continues his scoring spree, recording a hat trick against Kazakhstan to secure direct promotion. Norway topped their group ahead of Austria, led by Arnautovic, who could only manage a 1-1 draw against Slovenia. Meanwhile, Saturday’s action saw goal fests from Germany and the Netherlands. The Germans crushed Bosnia-Herzegovina 7-0, while the Dutch defeated Hungary 4-0, with Teun Koopmeiners scoring his first goal of the season and Inter's Dumfries also finding the net.
