⚽ UEFA Nations League Weekend Preview (3–4 Oct 2026)

3 Oct 2026 • 7 min read • Fixtures via ESPN, kickoff times UK (BST)

Club football pauses and the Nations League takes over: 16 fixtures across Saturday and Sunday, headlined by Croatia vs England in Zagreb and Portugal vs Norway in Lisbon. Every fixture, UK kickoff time, the six games that matter most — and our predictions.

🗓️ All 16 fixtures — UK kickoff times

Saturday 3 October

UK timeFixture
14:00Finland vs Albania
17:00Belarus vs San Marino
17:00Croatia vs England
17:00Estonia vs Luxembourg
17:00Iceland vs Bulgaria
19:45North Macedonia vs Scotland
19:45Spain vs Czechia
19:45Switzerland vs Slovenia

Sunday 4 October

UK timeFixture
14:00Azerbaijan vs Lithuania
17:00Kosovo vs Austria
17:00Malta vs Andorra
19:45Greece vs Germany
19:45Netherlands vs Serbia
19:45Portugal vs Norway
19:45Republic of Ireland vs Israel
19:45Wales vs Denmark

🔥 The 6 biggest games

1. Croatia vs England — Sat 17:00

The fixture that never needs selling. England's trips to Zagreb have produced classics for two decades, and with both sides chasing top spot in their group, this is Saturday's must-watch. England's young midfield against Croatia's seasoned technicians — expect a tactical chess match decided by one moment of quality.

🔮 Prediction: 1–1 draw — honours even in Zagreb.

2. Spain vs Czechia — Sat 19:45

The European champions at home are a daunting prospect for anyone, and Spain's possession machine rarely misfires in front of its own fans. Czechia are organised and dangerous on the break, but keeping Spain quiet for 90 minutes is a different assignment entirely.

🔮 Prediction: Spain 2–0 Czechia.

3. Portugal vs Norway — Sun 19:45

The glamour tie of Sunday. Norway's golden generation — led by one of the most feared strikers in world football — travel to Lisbon to face a Portugal side stacked with elite talent in every position. Goals feel guaranteed; the only question is who gets more of them.

🔮 Prediction: Portugal 2–1 Norway — home edge in a thriller.

4. Netherlands vs Serbia — Sun 19:45

The Dutch at home play front-foot, high-energy football, and Serbia — physical, direct, and dangerous from set pieces — are exactly the kind of opponent that can punish that. A fascinating contrast of styles in Amsterdam.

🔮 Prediction: Netherlands 2–1 Serbia.

5. Greece vs Germany — Sun 19:45

Germany travel to Athens knowing Greek home crowds make this one of the toughest away days in the competition. Germany's quality should tell over 90 minutes, but an early Greek goal would turn this into a real battle.

🔮 Prediction: Germany 2–0 Greece.

6. Wales vs Denmark — Sun 19:45

Cardiff on a Sunday night is a proper football atmosphere, and Wales will fancy their chances against a Denmark side that blows hot and cold away from home. Fine margins — likely decided by a set piece or a single counter-attack.

🔮 Prediction: Wales 1–1 Denmark.

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