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Germany and Serbia meet in Munich with both teams still searching for their first Nations League win

Germany host Serbia in Munich tonight with pressure already attached to the third match of Group A2. Germany drew 1-1 with the Netherlands and then lost 1-0 at home to Greece. Serbia were beaten 2-1 by Greece and the Netherlands in Belgrade. Neither side can repair the whole group table in one evening, but the first victory would replace a difficult opening week with a clear route into Sunday's fourth round.

Oct 1, 2026
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Slovakia preserve a perfect start with a 2-1 victory over Kazakhstan

Slovakia have taken six points from their opening two Group C3 matches after beating Kazakhstan 2-1. The victory follows a 2-0 success against Moldova and adds a different test: Slovakia conceded for the first time but still protected the winning margin. Kazakhstan remain on one point after their opening draw in the Faroe Islands.

Sep 30, 2026
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Slovenia turn another clean sheet into a 2-0 win over North Macedonia

Slovenia remain unbeaten and have yet to concede in Group B1 after beating North Macedonia 2-0. Their opening draw with Scotland lacked a goal, but the second match added a reliable attacking return to the same defensive foundation. North Macedonia have now lost twice without scoring, following consecutive away fixtures against Switzerland and Slovenia.

Sep 30, 2026
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Switzerland complete a second 3-0 win as Scotland’s home attack stalls

Switzerland have started Group B1 with two 3-0 victories, following their opening success against North Macedonia with another away to Scotland. The hosts entered the match after a goalless draw in Slovenia, but again failed to score. Switzerland's six unanswered goals create the clearest early separation in the group and place immediate pressure on Scotland's next attacking plan.

Sep 30, 2026
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Spain follow their win at Wembley by beating Croatia 4-1 at home

Spain have opened their Nations League campaign with consecutive victories after a 4-1 home win over Croatia. The result follows the 3-2 success away to England and leaves Spain with seven goals from two Group A3 matches. Croatia arrived with three points from Czechia, but the second fixture exposed the cost of defending for long periods without keeping a secure route out of pressure.

Sep 30, 2026
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England answer their opening defeat with a controlled 2-0 win away to Czechia

England earned their first points of the new Nations League campaign by beating Czechia 2-0 away from home. The response mattered after the 3-2 opening loss to Spain: this time the visitors paired two goals with a clean sheet and did not allow the match to become another exchange of attacks. Czechia have now lost both of their first two Group A3 fixtures, each by a two-goal margin across the final score.

Sep 30, 2026