European champion Spain has been drawn against the Netherlands in the quarterfinals of the Nations League, while France was paired with Croatia in a rematch of the 2018 World Cup final.

France closed 2024 with an unexpected recovery in the UEFA Nations League which was completed by a 3-1 win away at Italy on Sunday. Adrien Rabiot scored a headed goal in each half as Lucas Digne excelled with a role in each of the three French goals as Didier Deschamps' men edged the Azzurri in goal difference in Milan.

The Nations League quarter-finals promise not only top-tier football but also narratives of redemption, rivalry, and glory. Will Spain retain their crown, or will a new champion emerge? The answers await in 2025.