The group stage will see each team face each other once before final standings are decided at a play-off tournament in April 2027.

Scotland will compete in Group A, whilst England, Portugal, Norway, Italy and Belgium will compete in Group B.

The first game will see Scotland host Germany in October before travelling to the Netherlands in the same window.

November will see Scotland take on France at home and Sweden away before wrapping up the group stage at home to Portugal in March 2027.

During this year’s inaugural campaign, Mick McArdle’s side took on the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden and Italy, recording one win and three defeats.

The squad for this year’s play-off round in Spain will be announced next week.

Final dates, venues and kick-off times for 2026/27 season to be confirmed in due course.