The draw took place in Brussels on the day it was announced England head coach Thomas Tuchel had agreed a contract extension which takes in the Nations League and the European Championship on home soil in 2028. Spain broke the hearts of England in the final of Euro 2024 in Germany, which turned out to be Gareth Southgate’s final match in charge. pic.twitter.com/zXEGEhCdZ9 — England (@England) February 12, 2026Wales have been placed in Group A4 alongside Nations League holders Portugal, plus Denmark and Norway. The Nations League group matches will be played in the autumn, with four ties set to be played in a window running between late September and early October, and the final two in November. The quarter-finals and promotion-relegation play-offs will be played in March 2027, with the final four to battle it out in the Nations League finals in June.

Source: The Herald February 12, 2026 18:19 UTC