The UEFA Nations League final four has taken center stage over the past week as the main course of the international action in Europe. Since the tournament's first edition in 2018–19, the Nations League has replaced a bulk of international friendlies,

Spain has actually been the most consistent country through the first three editions of the Nations League. Though they missed out on the championship match in 2019, La Roja advanced to the final in 2021 and 2023, losing to France four years ago before defeating Croatia to win the third UNL title.

Portugal edged Spain in a penalty shootout in Munich on Sunday to win the UEFA Nations League for the second time.Goalkeeper Diogo Costa made the only save of the shootout and Ruben Neves buried the decisive spot-kick to give the Selecao a 5-3 victory on penalties following a 2-2 draw.