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The 2024-25 Nations League explained

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The Nations League returns to the play-off and knockout stages of the competition.

Eight teams remain in the main draw, where they will compete to win the tournament itself.

The play-offs will determine whether teams are promoted or relegated from their respective groups.

England and Northern Ireland finished as group winners, earning them promotion to Group A and Group B respectively.

Scotland are the only home nation remaining in the tournament, while the Republic of Ireland are also in the playoffs.

Four teams will qualify for a playoff to reach the World Cup via the Nations League .

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