The climax of the UEFA Nations League is here -- stream LIVE on ESPN+ (U.S. only) -- with some of the continent's biggest teams fighting for a place in the finals in October 2021, as well as preferable seeding ahead of the World Cup 2022 qualifying draw.
This year, preparations have been disrupted by COVID-19 -- due to both the virus and players battling an intense fixture pile-up, a number of Europe's best talents are unavailable. Finally, in this most turbulent of years, there is a growing unease around one of Europe's most successful nations, while others feel that this is the right time to bring in some exciting young talent.