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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Exclusive by Nick Ames

European Championship qualifying may switch to Nations League-style format

Spain's players celebrate with the trophy after victory in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin
Spain's players celebrate with the trophy after victory in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA

An adapted version of the Nations League format is frontrunner among several options being considered for a revamp of the men’s European Championship qualifiers, which face an overhaul likely to be implemented after Euro 2028.

The Guardian understands the plans were presented to Uefa’s national team competitions committee on Tuesday and will now be considered by individual Football Associations, who will discuss them in smaller groups over the coming days. A final decision will be taken by the Uefa executive committee in Istanbul before next month’s Europa League final.

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