Nations League is in full swing!

Alexander Isak, Dejan Kulusevski, and Viktor Gyökeres deliver

The Nations League is currently underway, and things are going well for Sweden! The first match against Slovakia ended in a 2-2 draw, and the second match against Estonia ended with a 3-0 victory for Sweden. Alexander Isak, Dejan Kulusevski, and Viktor Gyökeres were on top form throughout the match. Now, there's a break until November 16th when Sweden will face Slovakia again, and then on November 19th, they will meet Azerbaijan.

The UEFA Nations League is an international football competition for European national teams, organized by UEFA (Union of European Football Associations). It was introduced in 2018 to replace some of the traditional friendly matches with a more competitive tournament.

How does it work?

1. Divisions and groups: The Nations League consists of four divisions or "leagues" (A, B, C, and D), each containing several groups. Teams are placed in different divisions based on their UEFA ranking.
2. League A: The highest-ranked teams.
3. League B: The next level.
4. League C: The second-lowest level.
5. League D: The lowest-ranked teams.
6. Format: Within each division, teams are split into groups of 3–4 teams, and they play both home and away matches. The winners of each group advance (or play in the finals in League A), while the lower-performing teams risk being relegated to a lower division.

Goals and benefits:

1. Competition: The Nations League offers more competitive matches than regular friendly matches.
2. Qualification for the Euros: It also provides an additional opportunity to qualify for the Euros through playoff matches.
3. Promotion and relegation: Teams can be promoted or relegated between divisions based on their performance, increasing the excitement.

Finals:

For the teams in League A, a final tournament (Final Four) is organized, where the group winners compete to crown a Nations League champion.