UEFA Nations League winners list: The UEFA Nations League is a tournament played among all 55 member nations of UEFA, the governing body for football in Europe. It was established with the goal of replacing international friendlies with more competitive matches.
The format of the competition involves teams playing against opponents of similar rankings. The nations are divided into groups based on their rankings, ensuring more balanced matchups.
The UEFA Nations League was introduced to give national team football greater significance and provide a higher level of competition. Many associations, coaches, players, and supporters expressed the opinion that friendly matches were not offering enough competitiveness for national teams.
The idea behind the tournament is to address this concern and make international matches more meaningful and exciting. The French head coach, Didier Deschamps, shared similar sentiments before the France versus Spain UEFA Nations League 2020-21 final.
UEFA Nations League winners list
| Year | Winner | Runner-up |
| 2022-23 | Spain | Croatia |
| 2018-19 | Portugal | Netherlands |
| 2020-21 | France | Spain |
He acknowledged that when facing teams perceived as weaker on paper, it can be challenging for players to find the motivation and intensity to perform at their best. The UEFA Nations League aims to alleviate this issue by providing teams with matches that carry more weight and encourage a higher level of competition.
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