UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE FINALS DRAW: NETHERLANDS VS CROATIA, SPAIN VS ITALY; ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

The UEFA Nations League draw took place on Wednesday, and the host Netherlands will face Croatia in the semifinals.

The Dutch, led by new coach Ronald Koeman, will face World Cup semifinalist Croatia on June 14 in Rotterdam at Feyenoord’s De Kuip stadium.

Spain will face European champion Italy in the other semifinal on June 15 in Enschede, the home of Twente.

The following is an overview of the UEFA Nations League finals:

How many teams have qualified for the finals of the UEFA Nations League?

The host Netherlands, Spain, Croatia, and Italy have all qualified for the UEFA Nations League finals.

What is the UEFA Nations League finals format?

The Dutch will host the Croats, fresh from reaching the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar, in Rotterdam on June 14, with Italy and Spain clashing the next day in Enschede, according to Wednesday’s draw at UEFA headquarters in Switzerland.

The winners will compete in the final in Rotterdam on June 18, with the third-place playoff taking place earlier that day in Enschede.

How did the teams get there?

The four countries won their League A groups last year and will compete in a mini-tournament in mid-year to determine the 2022-23 title.

When and where will the 2023 Nations League matches take place?

The Netherlands will host the 2023 Nations League finals, with games set to take place at Rotterdam’s Feijenoord Stadion and Enschede’s FC Twente Stadion.

SCHEDULE IN FULL:

The Netherlands will face Croatia in the first semi-final on June 14. (Rotterdam, 1:15am IST)

Semi-final 2: Italy vs. Spain, June 15th (Enschede, 1:15am IST)

Match for third place: June 18 (Enschede, 7:30pm IST)

The deadline is June 18th (Rotterdam, 1:15am IST)