Set Alarms! Major Day for National Team Approaches
Excitement is building as the Turkish National Football Team prepares for a significant event in the UEFA Nations League. The draw for the A League, which the team has advanced to, will take place on February 12, 2026, in Brussels, Belgium.
Key Details of the UEFA Nations League Draw
The draw is scheduled to begin at 20:00 local time in Brussels. Turkey will compete alongside 54 federations that are members of UEFA, entering the draw from the fourth pot.
Group Pots for the A League
- 1st Pot: Portugal, Spain, France, Germany
- 2nd Pot: Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Croatia
- 3rd Pot: Serbia, Belgium, England, Norway
- 4th Pot: Wales, Czech Republic, Greece, Turkey
Competition Format and Schedule
In the A League, the top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals. These matches will be played over two legs, with the winners qualifying for the final tournament scheduled for June 2027.
Teams that finish last in the A and B Leagues will be relegated to a lower league. Meanwhile, the group winners from the B and C Leagues, as well as the two group leaders from League D, will be promoted to higher tiers. Additionally, play-off matches will take place among teams finishing second and third in various leagues.
Match Schedule
| Match Number | Date |
|---|---|
| Matches 1 and 2 | September 24-29, 2026 |
| Matches 3 and 4 | September 30 – October 6, 2026 |
| Matches 5 and 6 | November 12-17, 2026 |
| Quarterfinals | March 25-30, 2027 |
| Final and Third Place Match | June 9-13, 2027 |
As the draw approaches, anticipation grows for Turkey’s matchups in this prestigious tournament. Fans and players alike are eager to see how the team will perform on this major stage in the UEFA Nations League.
