Spain, France, Portugal and Germany Battle It Out for the UEFA Nations League Crown.
The 2025 UEFA Nations League Finals are set to light up the stage for the finals from 4–8 June. European heavyweights – Germany, Portugal, Spain, and France – have qualified to the top four to compete for the continental supremacy. The semi-finals and final will be played across Munich’s Allianz Arena and Stuttgart’s MHP Arena.
Germany are the only nation in this year’s final four that is yet to win the Nations League. Meanwhile, Portugal (2019), France (2021), and reigning champions Spain (2023) are all chasing a second title. With each side boasting both experience and flair, a dramatic finale to the tournament can be expected.
The opening semi-final on 4 June pits host nation Germany against 2019 winners Portugal in Stuttgart. Julian Nagelsmann’s side boasts an unbeaten home record in this campaign. They will also be buoyed by the return of goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Portugal, however, are arriving with their own firepower. Cristiano Ronaldo, now 40, remains lethal with support from key players, like Champions League winners Vitinha and Joao Neves. On 5 June in Munich, Spain are set to face France in a repeat of the Paris 2024 Olympic final.
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Spain’s Olympic gold medalists Pau Cubarsi and Fermin Lopez will reunite in the match. Meanwhile, France will feature silver medallists like Rayan Cherki and Michael Olise. La Roja are on a nine-match unbeaten streak in Nations League outside Spain. However, Les Bleus will want revenge for their EURO 2024 semi-final exit at Spain’s hands.
A third-place match and the final will also be played following the end of these two semi-final matches. After hosting a UEFA Champions League final on May 31, the iconic Allianz Arena are set to hold the UEFA Nations League final as well.
| Matches | Round | Date | Time (ET) | Venue |
| Germany vs Portugal | Semi-final | June 4, Wednesday | 3:00 PM | Allianz Arena, Munich |
| Spain vs France | Semi-final | June 5, Thursday | 3:00 PM | MHP Arena, Stuttgart |
| TBD | Third-place Decider | June 8, Sunday | 9:00 AM | MHP Arena, Stuttgart |
| TBD | Final | June 8, Sunday | 3:00 PM | Allianz Arena, Munich |
Germany: Under Nagelsmann, Germany play with tactical flexibility and intensity. Joshua Kimmich is the heartbeat of the side, while Florian Wirtz is their creative spark. So far, their resilience was tested in a narrow aggregate win over Italy in the quarters.
Portugal: Roberto Martínez’s side scored five past Denmark in their quarter-final second leg. Bruno Fernandes, leading from the midfield, Vitinha sets the tempo with Cristiano Ronaldo steering the ship. He became the first player over 40 to score in a Nations League game this March.
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Spain: Luis de la Fuente’s side combines Spain’s trademark possession with direct play. Teen prodigy Lamine Yamal is set to lead from the front line. Even without him, La Roja also gave a talented squad that includes a rejuvenated Isco, back in national colours after six years.
France: Deschamps’ men overcame a poor start to top their group stage games. However, they bounced back after they edged past Croatia on penalties. Kylian Mbappe leading the line from the front, will be supported by rising star Rayan Cherki and Michael Olise on the flanks.
For starters, glory along with the UEFA Nations League trophy is at stake for all four teams. However, it is not just about that. Such as, for Germany, it will provide them a chance at redemption on home soil. For Deschamps’ France, it’s the beginning of a last dance. Spain aim to assert their dominance, while Portugal want to prove their attacking talent can deliver abroad.
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