The League of Nations will try to be more attractive

UEFA says the introduction of quarterfinals and playoffs in the revamped Nations League will make it a "more attractive" competition.

The new expanded format will begin in September 2024.

As before, there will be groups of four teams, but out of the 16 highest-ranked teams in League A, the top two teams will qualify for a two-match quarterfinal in March 2025, with the group winners meeting the runners-up.

The winners of these matches will advance to the Final Four in June 2025.

As in the current format, the fourth-place team in its League A group will be relegated to a lower league.

But the third-place team will be in the promotion playoffs, and the second-place team in League B will also have a chance for promotion.

"This makes the Nations League a more attractive competition, with more interesting and attractive knockout matches," said UEFA Deputy Secretary General Giorgio Marchetti.