which opponent in the quarterfinals?

Netherlands, Denmark or Croatia? The Blues will know the identity of their opponent in the quarter-finals of the Nations League on Friday noon.

First in its group ahead of Italy, the French team will compete in the knockout phase of the 2024-2025 Nations League next spring. It will be decided on his opponent this Friday, November 22 following the draw carried out at 12:00 p.m. at UEFA headquarters in Nyon.

The Blues, who are among the top seeds, cannot cross paths with the Italians again. They will inherit the Netherlands (8th in the FIFA rankings), Croatia (12th FIFA) or Denmark (21st FIFA).

Drawing, instructions for use

To determine the quarter-finals, the four group winners from League A are seeded and placed in pot 1. The four runners-up in group form pot 2 and are drawn first. The teams from hat 1 are drawn next.

• Hat 1: Spain, Germany, Portugal, France
• Hat 2: Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Croatia

The draw for the semi-finals will be made immediately. Another hat, which includes four fictitious positions representing the winners of the quarter-finals, is prepared. The team drawn first plays at home for the first semi-final. The second team drawn plays at home for the other semi-final. The third plays the first away match, the last completes the second poster.