On Thursday at 5pm (UK time), all eyes will be on the 2022/2023 UEFA Nations League Draw in Nyon as Scotland find out who they’ll face next year.
Scotland have experienced previous success in the Nations League having qualified for EURO 2020 through the play-offs which were secured by topping their table in the competition.
How the draw works?
All 55 UEFA member associations participate in the 2022/23 UEFA Nations League and are divided into the four leagues based on the 2022/23 UEFA Nations League Access List. The Access List has been compiled based on the teams’ results in the 2020/21 UEFA Nations League, including promotion and relegation between the leagues and pending the results of the UNL 2020/21 finals and the relegation play-offs.
Who could Scotland face?
Scotland are in League B, containing 16 teams and 4 pots which are as follows:
Pot 1: Ukraine, Sweden, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iceland
Pot 2: Finland, Norway, Scotland, Russia
Pot 3: Israel, Romania, Serbia, Republic of Ireland
Pot 4: Slovenia, Montenegro, Albania, Armenia
The group winner in League B will be promoted for the 2024/25 edition.
The team finishing fourth in the groups in Leagues A and B will be relegated.
When will the matches be played?
Matchdays 1 & 2: 2–8 June 2022
Matchdays 3 & 4: 8–14 June 2022
Matchdays 5 & 6: 22–27 September 2022
Play-offs: 21–23 & 24–26 March 2024
Teams will play all their group opponents home and away in June and September 2022. Four of the six matchdays will be in June due to the winter scheduling of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
How can Scotland qualify for UEFA EURO 2024 through the Nations League?
The format for UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying is not yet confirmed, including details of how teams might earn play-off spots via the 2022/23 UEFA Nations League.
The UEFA EURO 2024 competition regulations are expected to be approved and published by June 2022.
How can I follow the draw?
The Scotland National Team Twitter account will be posting live updates and the draw will be streamed by UEFA. We'll also be live with Scotland HQ following the draw at 6pm for reaction alongside some special guests.
Scotland HQ is back for a special show this Thursday, as we find out our UEFA #NationsLeague opponents.
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) December 13, 2021
We'll be live from Hampden with all the reaction to the draw, along with some special guests. pic.twitter.com/FCQvhCZGGB