Who needs what to reach the UEFA Nations League finals?

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Hungary and Italy go head-to-head for a place in the UEFA Nations League Finals, while England and Germany meet in need of a lift ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Hungary host Italy with a finals spot up for grabs

With just one more matchday remaining before the finals in June 2023, the third season of the UEFA Nations League is almost gone.

In advance of the Matchday 6 contests on Monday, ClevPicks.com evaluates the current situation.

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Monday 26 September

Group A3 England vs Germany

Group A3 Hungary vs Italy

Group B3 Montenegro vs Finland

Group B3 Romania vs Bosnia and Herzegovina

Group C4 North Macedonia vs Bulgaria

Group C4 Gibraltar vs Georgia

Group D2 San Marino vs Estonia

All kick-off times 20:45 CET unless stated

Hungary set for fairy-tale ending?

When Hungary was placed in a group featuring England, Germany, and Italy, few people gave them much hope. However, just like at UEFA EURO 2020, they have come out fighting. In reality, Hungary has overturned the apple cart this time and gobbled up the bounty, just like they did in England last summer. The Magyarok have victories over England (2) and Germany, putting them two points ahead of opponents Italy going into the last game.

Coach Marco Rossi, who will face off against his countrymen in Budapest on Monday, said that against Italy, a meaningful game for him personally, “we can crown our performance.” “We are pleased to have ten points from five games; nobody thought we could do it,” the team said. The captain’s international career will come to a dream finish with one more win, and they will advance to the finals.

England eager to sign off on high

Italy and Hungary won’t be competing in this winter’s FIFA World Cup, but England and Germany will, and both teams are eager to end disappointing UEFA Nations League campaigns on a high note. The need is higher for England because they were demoted to League B after going five games without a victory and scored just one goal. This was their worst stretch since 2014.

Declan Rice, a midfielder, adds, “It’s not that we aren’t creating chances. “Goals for training are to have fun. We’re going to be fine, I promise.” Though actions speak louder than words, the image of slumped England players on the field following Friday’s loss in Italy gave an indication as to the severity of their unhappiness. But nothing can dispel the melancholy like a win over an old foe like Germany.

Elsewhere on Thursday

Both Finland and Romania are in danger of dropping to League C. Bosnia and Herzegovina won Group B3 and Romania is hosting them knowing they must outperform whatever Finland does away in Montenegro to move ahead of them into third place.

San Marino has consistently displayed strong defensive play in the UEFA Nations League, although they have yet to score after seven games across two campaigns. Will Fabrizio Costantini break free against Group D2 champion Estonia with nothing but dignity on the line?

Key dates

Semi-finals: 14 & 15 June 2023

Final & third-place match: 18 June 2023

Play-outs: 21–23 & 24–26 March 2024

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