Ukraine Placed in Pot 2 for 2026/27 UEFA Nations League B Draw

Draw Set for 2026/27 UEFA Nations League Group Stage

According to Главком: The group stage draw for the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League will be held in Brussels on February 12, 2026, with Ukraine seeded in Pot 2 for League B. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 19:00 Kyiv time. The Nations League, a relatively new competition, has become a significant fixture in the European football calendar, offering a competitive pathway between major tournaments.

League B Team Allocation

According to the team allocations for League B, Ukraine has been placed in the second seeding pot alongside:

• Switzerland
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Austria

The teams occupying the first seeding pot in League B are:

• Scotland
• Hungary
• Poland
• Israel

Under the competition's regulations, a group winner in League B earns promotion to League A. A second-place finish would see Ukraine enter a playoff against a third-placed team from a League A group. Finishing third would necessitate a playoff against a runner-up from a League C group to avoid relegation, while a fourth-place finish results in automatic demotion to League C.

This draw is a crucial moment for the Ukrainian national team as it aims for a successful campaign in the new Nations League season. The ceremony in Brussels will mark the beginning of a new chapter in the competition, where teams will battle for a place in the elite League A and the chance to enhance their standing in European football.

The Ukrainian squad has an opportunity to strengthen its position in European football by competing in League B. A strong group stage performance could secure the team a chance at promotion to League A, opening new prospects and drawing greater attention to Ukrainian football. The draw ceremony will be a vital step in preparing for the upcoming matches and could define the team's path in future international competitions.