The 2028 European Championship is already on the calendar, ready to light up Great Britain and Ireland from June 9 to July 9, 2028. We’re talking eight cities and nine stadiums across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, with the grand finale set for July 9 at Wembley Stadium in London. Man, can you believe Spain just keeps racking up those Euro titles? They snagged their fourth overall in 2024, beating England 2-1 in Germany. That’s a gut punch for England, who are still without a trophy in this competition. Spain’s got quite the collection now, adding to their wins in 1960, 2008, and 2012. Germany holds three titles, while France and Italy each have two. Six other nations, including Portugal and Greece, each have one.
Europe’s Powerhouses Are Back at It
But you won’t have to wait until 2028 for these European titans to throw down. The 2026-27 UEFA Nations League kicks off in September, running all the way through next summer. Remember how this tournament got started in 2018? It’s all about getting competitive matches throughout the year, with that wild promotion and relegation system we usually see in club play. All 54 qualified European teams, with Russia still out, are set to play two group stage games each in September, October, and November. Things heat up fast with quarterfinals in March 2027, then semifinals on June 9-10, 2027. The final, along with the third-place match, goes down on June 13, 2027. Last season, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal took home the 2025-26 Nations League title against Lamine Yamal and Spain. Spain also won in 2022-23, with France grabbing the 2021-22 title, and Portugal winning the inaugural edition in 2018-19.
CONCACAF’s Next Big Showdowns
Closer to home, the CONCACAF region is also gearing up for its 2026-27 Nations League, starting in September and running through next summer. Just like the European version, this tournament kicked off in 2019 to ensure competitive matches for teams throughout North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. All 41 CONCACAF teams are locked in for two group stage games each in September and October. The quarterfinals hit in November, leading to the semifinals, third-place match, and final all wrapped up in March 2027. Mexico made history in 2025, winning its first Nations League title after the USA had won the first three editions. And don’t forget the 2027 Gold Cup! That continent’s premier tournament happens every two years, and while we don’t know the host nation or exact number of teams yet, past editions have even brought in teams like Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
So, get ready to mark your calendars because competitive international soccer kicks off again way sooner than you think, with Nations League matches starting in September. It’s gonna be wild!
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