Uefa unveils format for new Nations League to start in September 2018

• 55 European nations split into four groups based on rankings
• Competition aimed at replacing most friendlies will feature finals tournament

Uefa has confirmed which teams are in each of the four leagues for the inaugural Nations League, European football’s new international competition intended to replace most friendlies.

Based on the coefficient rankings after the group stages of the European qualifiers for Russia 2018, England, ranked sixth, are in league A, while Wales (14th), the Republic of Ireland (19th) and Northern Ireland (21st) are in league B, and Scotland (27th) are in league C. All 55 Uefa nations are assigned to a league, with 12 teams in A and B, 15 in C and 16 in D.

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