European football qualification and Nations League schedules set for 2026/27

Changes to European football qualification structures and upcoming international schedules have been outlined for the 2026/2027 season. Due to a drop in the UEFA coefficient rankings, the Netherlands has lost a direct Champions League spot. Under the new distribution, the Eredivisie champion will qualify directly for the Champions League group stage, while the runner-up must navigate the third qualifying round and play-offs. The third-placed team will now enter the Europa League second qualifying round rather than the Champions League.

In international competition, the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League season is scheduled to begin in September 2026. The German national team, led by coach Jürgen Klopp, is set to face the Netherlands, Greece, and Serbia in a series of matches. These fixtures, including a match against the Netherlands in September 2026, will be broadcast on free-to-air television in Germany.