Friday, March 24, 2017

As World Cup hope fades, Europeans turn to Nations League (The Associated Press)

Germany's Lukas Podolski is congratulated by England keeper Joe Hart, right, during the friendly soccer match between Germany and England in Dortmund, Germany, Wednesday, March 22, 2017. (Marius Becker/dpa via AP)

For European teams fading out of the 2018 World Cup picture, a new opportunity opens if they lose their qualifying match this weekend. Meet the Nations League. The complex format created by UEFA to replace most unloved national team friendlies kicks off in 18 months' time.


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