By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Predicted lineups for Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League

Looking for predicted UEFA Nations League lineups? In this article, we look at how all teams could line up for Matchday 1 of the competition.
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The 2026/27 UEFA Nations League kicks off on Thursday, with Jürgen Klopp and Germany facing the Netherlands in their opening game.

This article features our predicted lineups for all 26 matches of Matchday 1, covering every group in the competition.

2026/27 UEFA Nations League predicted lineups – round 1:

Thursday 24 September:

Andorra vs. Malta – Predicted Lineups

Netherlands vs. Germany – Predicted Lineups

Norway vs. Denmark – Predicted Lineups

Portugal vs. Wales – Predicted Lineups

Serbia vs. Greece – Predicted Lineups

Austria vs. Israel – Predicted Lineups

Kosovo vs. Ireland – Predicted Lineups

Liechtenstein vs. Lithuania – Predicted Lineups

Friday 25 September:

Armenia vs. Latvia – Predicted Lineups

Georgia vs. Northern Ireland – Predicted Lineups

Italy vs. Belgium – Predicted Lineups

Turkey vs. France – Predicted Lineups

Hungary vs. Ukraine – Predicted Lineups

Poland vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina – Predicted Lineups

Sweden vs. Romania – Predicted Lineups

Montenegro vs. Cyprus – Predicted Lineups

Saturday 26 September:

Slovenia vs. Scotland – Predicted Lineups

Bulgaria vs. Luxembourg – Predicted Lineups

Faroe Islands vs. Kazakhstan – Predicted Lineups

Iceland vs. Estonia – Predicted Lineups

San Marino vs. Finland – Predicted Lineups

Czech Republic vs. Croatia – Predicted Lineups

England vs. Spain – Predicted Lineups

North Macedonia vs. Switzerland – Predicted Lineups

Albania vs. Belarus – Predicted Lineups

Slovakia vs. Moldova – Predicted Lineups

Bundesliga news

1. FC Union Berlin“He will announce what happens next soon” – Former Bayern and Real Madrid star Alaba set to decide future
SC Freiburg“I would go through fire for him” – Freiburg defender hails Klopp aura ahead of potential Germany debut
Fantasy Football FantasyPredicted lineups for Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League
Eintracht Frankfurt“When Jürgen Klopp calls, you can’t say no” – Eintracht Frankfurt forward on choosing Germany over Morocco
Editor's pick RB LeipzigRB Leipzig seek first academy breakthrough as Wagner and Schäfer outline pathway challenges
German national teamJürgen Klopp’s leaked email reveals message to former Germany internationals
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga Hertha stay perfect, Zoma keeps scoring and Hannover bounce back - 2. Bundesliga Matchday 6 recap
RB Leipzig & German national teamGermany hit by injury setback as attacker withdraws from squad
Rumor Borussia DortmundManchester United reportedly weighing up January move for Dortmund's Guirassy
German national team"He still can't make a decision" – Tresoldi torn between Germany and Italy
Rumor FC BayernSuper-agent Ali Barat opens door to Bayern and Real Madrid for Man United wonderkid
Schalke 04Schalke defender frustrated by lack of contract talks
German national teamBarcelona star Adeyemi and Bayern prodigy Karl swap places in Germany squads
Preview FC BayernUEFA Women’s Champions League Preview: FC Bayern vs. Manchester City
Bayer 04 LeverkusenSunderland star and former Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka admits obtaining fake Covid vaccination certificate
Preview German national teamNetherlands vs. Germany preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaOlise runs riot, Dortmund go clear and Weiser completes dream return - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 4
Rumor FC BayernBayern could reignite interest in Wirtz in pursuit of Champions League glory at home
Post-match reaction RB LeipzigDemichelis gives Gruda injury update and offers verdict on Leverkusen defeat

Table

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Match days

Analysis/Commentary BundesligaOlise runs riot, Dortmund go clear and Weiser completes dream return - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 4
Post-match reaction RB LeipzigDemichelis gives Gruda injury update and offers verdict on Leverkusen defeat
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 4
Match report Paderborn, HoffenheimPaderborn end scoreless start with emphatic win over Hoffenheim
Match report Schalke 04 & SV ElversbergPromoted pair cancel each other out in Gelsenkirchen
Preview Paderborn & HoffenheimConfirmed lineups: Paderborn vs. Hoffenheim
Post-match reaction SC Freiburg & DFB"Still very surreal!" - Germany call-up from Klopp gave Scherhant another push
Match report Leverkusen & LeipzigSchick’s acrobatic finish helps Leverkusen see off Leipzig
Schalke 94 & SV ElversbergConfirmed lineups: Schalke 04 vs. SV Elversberg
Preview Leverkusen & LeipzigConfirmed lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. RB Leipzig
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundKovac delighted for matchwinner Beier after Germany snub
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgJulian Schuster: “It was a thrilling game”
Post-match reaction Eintracht Frankfurt, SC FreiburgKrösche and Hütter concede Freiburg outperformed Frankfurt
Werder Bremen "I’ll never forget this moment" – Weiser reflects on fairytale Weserstadion return
Match report Stuttgart, Borussia DortmundDortmund maintain perfect record with narrow win over Stuttgart
Post-match reaction Borussia MönchengladbachGladbach close in on new head coach after fourth straight Bundesliga loss
Post-match reaction HAMBURGER SVHamburg's Merlin Polzin proud after first Bundesliga win this season
Match report Borussia MönchengladbachMainz substitutes pay dividends to help edge 7-goal thriller in Gladbach
Match report Werder Bremen & FC AugsburgWeiser’s 93rd-minute screamer seals incredible Bremen comeback
VfB Stuttgart, Borussia DortmundConfirmed Lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. Borussia Dortmund
Match report HAMBURG & 1. FC KÖLNHamburg beat Köln for first league win
Match report Eintracht Frankfurt, FreiburgFrankfurt end Freiburg’s winning streak in four-goal thriller
HAMBURGER SV & 1. FC KÖLNConfirmed lineups: Hamburg vs 1. FC Köln
Eintracht Frankfurt, FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. SC Freiburg
Borussia Mönchengladbach & Mainz 05Confirmed lineups: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. Mainz 05

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 4
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 4: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 4
Fantasy Football FantasyPredicted lineups for Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 4 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 3
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 3: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 3
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 3 starting XIs
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2026/27 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 1
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 2
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 2: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 2
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 2 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 1
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 1: Rule changes, must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: The ultimate guide to the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football BundesligaBundesliga predicted lineups 2026/27: Matchday 1 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: Strikers to consider for the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: Midfielders to consider for the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: Defenders to consider for the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: Goalkeepers to consider for the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga 2026/27 set-piece and penalty takers
Fantasy Football FantasyBest budget picks for your 2026/27 Fantasy Bundesliga squad
Fantasy Football Fantasy BundesligaWhy Fantasy Bundesliga managers should start opening the app daily from today

German Teams in Europe

Preview FC BayernUEFA Women’s Champions League Preview: FC Bayern vs. Manchester City
Post-match reaction TSG HoffenheimBaumann admits OFI Crete "wanted it more" than Hoffenheim
Match report TSG HoffenheimOFI Crete outclass toothless Hoffenheim in Europa League opener
TSG HoffenheimConfirmed lineups: OFI Crete FC vs. TSG Hoffenheim
Match report Bayer LeverkusenLeverkusen begin Europa League campaign with 2-0 victory over Celje
Bayer LeverkusenConfirmed Europa League lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. NK Celje
TSG HoffenheimHoffenheim welcome Asllani’s return after failed RB Leipzig move
Bayer LeverkusenLeverkusen boss Martinez confirms goalkeeping choice for European nights
Rumor Bayer Leverkusen"If he's fit, he'll play" – Martínez coy on Maza availability as Leverkusen face Celje
Preview TSG HoffenheimOFI vs. Hoffenheim preview: Team news & predicted lineups
Preview Bayer 04 LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen vs. NK Celje preview: Team news & predicted lineups
FC BayernConfirmed: Bayern's Allianz Arena to host 2028 Champions League final
Post-match reaction RB Leipzig"We got a real thrashing" – Raum and Orban reflect on defeat to Como
Post-match reaction RB LeipzigDemichelis bemoans collapse against Como: "The first two goals were gifts"
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKompany on Musiala's return: “Everyone was happy for him"
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichMusiala and Kane react to Bayern's comprehensive win over Bodø/Glimt
Match report Bayern MunichOlise-inspired second half ensures Bayern put five past Bodø/Glimt
Match report RB LeipzigLeipzig suffer crushing defeat in Lombardy as Como run riot
RB LeipzigConfirmed lineups: FC Como 1907 vs. RB Leipzig
Bayern MunichConfirmed lineups: Bayern Munich vs. Bodø/Glimt
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartSebastian Hoeneß backs Deniz Undav to "decide games again" after Stuttgart win
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartGrischa Prömel reveals Sebastian Hoeneß frustration despite Stuttgart win
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart"A few things had built up inside me" - Ermedin Demirovic makes admission after Stuttgart hat-trick
Bayern MunichBodø/Glimt coach Knudsen ready to face "best team in the world" Bayern
VfB StuttgartConfirmed lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. Viking FK

DFB-Pokal

DFB-Pokal DFB-Pokal second round draw: Holders Bayern host Magdeburg, Dortmund clash with Bremen
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Kompany praises “calm” Bayern performance
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Bischof and Kane react to Pokal victory in Osnabrück
Match report FC Bayern DFB-Pokal: Bayern overcome early Osnabrück scare to reach second round
DFB-Pokal Confirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: VfL Osnabrück vs. FC Bayern
Rumor FC BayernBayern make decision on Musiala's availability for DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
Preview Osnabrück & FC BayernVfL Osnabrück vs. Bayern Munich DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC BayernUrbig to replace Neuer in goal against Osnabrück, Kompany confirms
FC BayernKompany gives Musiala update ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
FC BayernReport gives fresh update on Jamal Musiala ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
Match report DFB-PokalSchalke dominate but need extra time and superstar Džeko to overcome Halle
Match report DFB-PokalHSV's 16-year-old sensation steals the show in DFB-Pokal victory against Verl
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: Hallescher FC vs. FC Schalke 04
Match report DFB-PokalKöln survive Würzburg scare as Jóhannesson seals comeback win
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Altglienicke vs. VfL Wolfsburg
Preview HSV, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: SC Verl vs. Hamburger SV
Preview Köln, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Würzburger Kickers vs. 1. FC Köln
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Bundesliga’s perfect record continues, Heidenheim and St. Pauli are out
Match report RB LeipzigDFB-Pokal: RB Leipzig advance after comfortable victory at Moselstadion
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hertha and Nürnberg maintain perfect starts with penalty shootout wins
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Wimmer and Onyeka score debut braces as Hoffenheim and Elversberg advance
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hannover seal record victory with 9-1 rout of Hemelingen at Weserstadion
Match report Werder BremenDFB-Pokal: Füllkrug and Reis score debut goals for Bremen in Hamburg
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: SG Sonnenhof Großaspach vs. Arminia Bielefeld
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: 1860 Munich vs. Holstein Kiel

German National Team

SC Freiburg“I would go through fire for him” – Freiburg defender hails Klopp aura ahead of potential Germany debut
German national teamJürgen Klopp’s leaked email reveals message to former Germany internationals
Eintracht Frankfurt“When Jürgen Klopp calls, you can’t say no” – Eintracht Frankfurt forward on choosing Germany over Morocco
German national teamBarcelona star Adeyemi and Bayern prodigy Karl swap places in Germany squads
Preview German national teamNetherlands vs. Germany preview: Team news and predicted lineups
German national team"I was extremely disappointed" – Brighton's Pascal Groß opens up on World Cup frustration
German national team"He would not be in my Liverpool team" – Carragher slams Wirtz after "really poor" display
DFB“This means a lot to me!” - ter Stegen reflects on Germany comeback
German national team Brighton's Pascal Groß retires from international duty with Germany
Werder Bremen“I don’t need any calls” – Füllkrug unfazed by Germany snub
DFBKlinsmann praises Klopp’s XXL Germany squad: “Brave and refreshing”
DFBBayern youngster Osmani chooses Kosovo over Germany and receives first senior call-up
Rumor Schalke 04Germany and Croatia in race to secure international future of Schalke's Vozar
DFB & SC FreiburgGinter reveals “very good and appreciative” conversation with Klopp after DFB snub
Bayern MunichKompany on Urbig for Germany: "The boy will be number one at some point"
DFBGermany U21 call up Noahkai Banks after defender chooses Germany over USA
DFBGermany announce U21 squad for upcoming Euro qualifiers
German national teamWatzke reveals he considered England boss Tuchel for Germany job after Qatar exit
German national teamGermany's goalkeeper hierarchy revealed
FC Schalke 04 & DFBSchalke’s El-Faouzi chooses Morocco amid Germany interest
DFB“It was unbelievable!”: Oliver Baumann hits out at Julian Nagelsmann over Germany World Cup decision
Borussia DortmundDortmund star "disappointed" by Germany squad snub, says Kovac
German national teamKlopp reveals reason behind Deniz Undav's Germany omission
German national team"He's a real powerhouse" – Klopp full of praise for Lennart Karl
German national teamKlopp yet to speak with Aston Villa's Goretzka and Galatasaray's Sané

Long reads

Editor's pick RB LeipzigRB Leipzig seek first academy breakthrough as Wagner and Schäfer outline pathway challenges
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaOlise runs riot, Dortmund go clear and Weiser completes dream return - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 4
Editor's pick Elversberg & DortmundINTERVIEW: "I needed to play a bigger role" – Cole Campbell on leaving Dortmund for Elversberg
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"If Real Madrid are coming, it’s difficult" – Marcel Schäfer explains why RB Leipzig had to sell Yan Diomande
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: "I need to enjoy football again" – Christopher Nkunku on returning to RB Leipzig and his struggles at Chelsea and AC Milan
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaDortmund keep on ticking, Freiburg hit five and Polanski departs - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga matchday 3
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBayern halted, Elversberg defy belief and Augsburg make history - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 2
Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBundesliga 2026/27 guide: In-depth team previews ahead of the new season
Analysis/Commentary Borussia MönchengladbachWhat Leeds United fans can expect from Nico Elvedi after Gladbach move
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund & 1.FC KölnOpinion: How the pursuit of Said El Mala could alter Borussia Dortmund's future
Analysis/Commentary Frauen-BundesligaBreaking away: Why the Frauen-Bundesliga is taking control of its own future
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernHow Bayern Munich could line up for the 2026/27 season
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaTop 10 Bundesliga transfers of the summer so far
Editor's pick SC FreiburgWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Johan Manzambi as transfer from Freiburg nears completion
Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy
Editor's pick TSG HoffenheimWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Bazoumana Touré as €50m move from Hoffenheim nears completion
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Paraguay: Several disappointing displays in heartbreaking exit
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Ecuador: Lacklustre display as winning run ends
Analysis/Commentary World CupWho replaces Nico Schlotterbeck? Germany’s three options after World Cup blow
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Côte d’Ivoire: Undav stars with brace off the bench
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Curaçao: Who shone in the 7-1 World Cup thrashing?
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs USA: Havertz decisive in scrappy win
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Finland: Undav and Karl shine ahead of World Cup

Exclusive interviews

Editor's pick RB LeipzigRB Leipzig seek first academy breakthrough as Wagner and Schäfer outline pathway challenges
Editor's pick Elversberg & DortmundINTERVIEW: "I needed to play a bigger role" – Cole Campbell on leaving Dortmund for Elversberg
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"If Real Madrid are coming, it’s difficult" – Marcel Schäfer explains why RB Leipzig had to sell Yan Diomande
Exclusive interview SV Elversberg"That's set in stone" – Elversberg prodigy Cole Campbell reaffirms desire to represent USA over Iceland
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: "I need to enjoy football again" – Christopher Nkunku on returning to RB Leipzig and his struggles at Chelsea and AC Milan
Exclusive interview RB Leipzig"I’m not worried about us" – Maxime Estève believes Leipzig will be "really, really good"
Exclusive interview RB Leipzig"Maybe I didn’t get the output I deserved last season" – Antonio Nusa eager to build on strong start
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Maarten Vandevoordt on succeeding club legend Gulácsi at RB Leipzig, Courtois comparisons and Belgium ambitions
Exclusive interview FC BayernEXCLUSIVE: Bayern legend Roy Makaay backs Kane as Ballon d'Or contender
Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return
Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy
Exclusive interview FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: Augsburg boss Benjamin Weber confirms “big market” interest in Kömür and Claude-Maurice amid exit talk
Exclusive interview World CupEXCLUSIVE: "He's the perfect coach for England" – Augsburg chief Benjamin Weber backs former boss Tuchel for World Cup glory
Editor's pick FC Schalke 04"I’m thinking about my future every day" – 40-year-old Edin Džeko weighs up next move after Schalke fairy tale
Exclusive interview VfL Wolfsburg“A very difficult and sad situation” – Edin Džeko on his ex-club VfL Wolfsburg’s relegation threat
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigYan Diomande names Real Madrid stars among inspirations as he sets sights on becoming one of the world's best
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande “happy and motivated” by interest from Europe’s elite
Editor's pick Borussia Mönchengladbach"I obviously came here to play more" – Giovanni Reyna reflects on Gladbach struggles and burning World Cup ambition
Exclusive interview Borussia MönchengladbachINTERVIEW: "I'd love to experience something different at some point" – Joe Scally opens door to Gladbach exit
Exclusive interview FC BayernLahm highlights defensive “danger” for Bayern ahead of PSG showdown
Editor's pick BundesligaPhilipp Lahm "curious" about new German U21 league – but insists senior-level minutes remain key for young players
Editor's pick RB Leipzig“We have to get even better” – CEO Tatjana Haenni on RB Leipzig’s goal to be "best in class" for talent
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"That's our goal" – RB Leipzig must be ready to pounce on Bundesliga title if Bayern falter, says CEO Tatjana Haenni
Exclusive interview FC Bayern & GermanyPhilipp Lahm: Gnabry injury a "bitter" blow for Bayern and Germany

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