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 defeated Germany 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League semifinal on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo scored the deciding goal in Munich. The winners await Thursday's winner between the other semifinal between France and Spain. Germany will take on the loser of that match in the third-place playoff on Saturday, with the final taking place on Sunday.