The UEFA Nations League 2024/25 season has reached its climactic semi-final stage, featuring four of Europe’s football powerhouses: Germany, Portugal, Spain, and France. These thrilling matchups are scheduled for June 2025 in Germany, promising fans an exhilarating display of top-tier European football.
Semi-Final Matchups and Schedule
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Germany vs. Portugal
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Date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025
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Venue: Munich Football Arena, Munich
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Spain vs. France
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Date: Thursday, 5 June 2025
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Venue: Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart
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The victorious teams from these semi-finals will advance to the final on Sunday, 8 June 2025, while the defeated teams will compete for third place earlier that day.
Match for third place
Sunday 8 June: The two defeated semi-finalists play off for third place (Stuttgart Arena, 15:00 CET)
Final
Sunday 8 June: Germany/Portugal vs Spain/France (Munich Football Arena)
Road to the Semi-Finals
The journey to the semi-finals was marked by intense quarter-final encounters: How did the four remaining teams reach this stage
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Germany secured their place by overcoming Italy with a 3-3 draw in the second leg, resulting in a 5-4 aggregate victory.
07/09/2024 Germany 5-0 Hungary
10/09/2024 Netherlands 2-2 Germany
11/10/2024 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-2 Germany
14/10/2024 Germany 1-0 Netherlands
16/11/2024 Germany 7-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina
19/11/2024 Hungary 1-1 Germany
20/03/2025 Italy 1-2 Germany
23/03/2025 Germany 3-3 Italy (agg: 5-4) -
Portugal advanced after a 5-2 extra-time triumph over Denmark, concluding the tie with a 5-3 aggregate score.
05/09/2024 Portugal 2-1 Croatia
08/09/2024 Portugal 2-1 Scotland
12/10/2024 Poland 1-3 Portugal
15/10/2024 Scotland 0-0 Portugal
15/11/2024 Portugal 5-1 Poland
18/11/2024 Croatia 1-1 Portugal
20/03/2025 Denmark 1-0 Portugal
23/03/2025 Portugal 5-2 Denmark (agg: 5-3, aet) -
Spain emerged victorious against the Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout, following a 3-3 draw in regular and extra time, winning 6-5 on penalties.
05/09/2024 Serbia 0-0 Spain
08/09/2024 Switzerland 1-4 Spain
12/10/2024 Spain 1-0 Denmark
15/10/2024 Spain 3-0 Serbia
15/11/2024 Denmark 1-2 Spain
18/11/2024 Spain 3-2 Switzerland
20/03/2025 Netherlands 2-2 Spain
23/03/2025 Spain 3-3 Netherlands (agg: 5-5, 5-4 pens) -
France clinched their semi-final spot by defeating Croatia in a penalty shootout, after a 2-2 aggregate draw, progressing with a 5-4 shootout win.
06/09/2024 France 1-3 Italy
09/09/2024 France 2-0 Belgium
10/10/2024 Israel 1-4 France
14/10/2024 Belgium 1-2 France
14/11/2024 France 0-0 Israel
17/11/2024 Italy 1-3 France
20/03/2025 Croatia 2-0 France
23/03/2025 France 2-0 Croatia (agg: 2-2, 5-4 pens)
Host Nation and Venues
Germany has been designated as the host for the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League Finals. The semi-final matches will be held in two iconic German cities:
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Munich Football Arena, Munich: Hosting the Germany vs. Portugal semi-final.
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Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart: Hosting the Spain vs. France semi-final.
The final and third-place play-off will also take place in these venues, providing fans with state-of-the-art facilities and an electric atmosphere.
Ticket Information
UEFA has announced that tickets for all four matches will be available starting at €30. In the initial sales phase, tickets will be sold to supporters of the four finalist teams in collaboration with their respective national associations. Fans are encouraged to contact their football federations for detailed information on ticket purchases.
Anticipation and Expectations
The semi-final lineup features the three previous UEFA Nations League champions—Portugal (2019), France (2021), and Spain (2023)—alongside host nation Germany, adding a layer of prestige and competitive edge to the tournament. Fans worldwide eagerly anticipate these high-stakes encounters, as each team brings a rich history and a roster of talented players aiming for glory.
As the UEFA Nations League Finals approach, football enthusiasts can look forward to witnessing some of the best national teams in Europe compete for the coveted title, celebrating the spirit and passion of the beautiful game.
