Nations League: women in group with Sweden, Spain and Switzerland

Sweden, Spain and Switzerland will be Italy's opponents in the UEFA Women’s Nations League football group.

The Azzurre have been drawn in Group 4 of League A, reserved for the European national teams with the highest ranking.

The league phase, which kicks off in early September, will determine the four teams who will advance to the final stages, as well as promotion and relegation ahead of qualification for UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. The two finalists will also qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games along with France (host country).

“It will be an exciting journey", commented Milena Bertolini. “When you are among the strongest in Europe, you expect to face opponents of this level. The four groups in our league are all well balanced, the positive aspect is that we are among the best 16 teams of the continent and have the possibility of competing to reach the final stages. This competition represents a decisive step forward, which goes hand in hand with the growth of the movement around the world", added Bertolini. “It is a formula that will increase the spectacle, allowing fans and football lovers to watch matches between teams of the same level", concluded the coach.