The UEFA Nations League returns on Thursday, October 1, with a packed Matchday 3 schedule featuring several major European football nations and a number of highly anticipated international clashes.
The evening’s biggest fixtures include Germany against Serbia, Greece against the Netherlands, Denmark against Portugal and Wales against Norway. Kosovo will also be in action, facing Israel in an important League B Group 3 encounter. UEFA’s official fixture list confirms that these matches form part of the third round of the 2026/27 Nations League league phase.
One of the most closely watched matches will take place in Munich, where Germany host Serbia. Germany are still looking for their first victory of the Nations League campaign after a difficult opening to the competition. The German team will be hoping that home advantage can help them produce a stronger performance and collect valuable points.
Another major League A fixture sees Greece welcome the Netherlands. Greece attracted attention after defeating Germany in their previous match, while the Netherlands will attempt to respond with a strong performance of their own. The match brings together two teams with plenty of attacking quality and adds another important chapter to the group.
In Copenhagen, Denmark will face Portugal in another headline fixture. Portugal entered the competition as the defending Nations League champions and began their campaign with a victory over Wales. Denmark, meanwhile, will be looking to take advantage of playing at home and challenge Portugal for important points. The match is scheduled for 20:45 CET.
Wales will also have a difficult assignment when they face Norway. Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has already scored three goals in the competition, making him one of the main players to watch during Matchday 3. UEFA highlighted Haaland’s scoring form among the key storylines ahead of Thursday’s matches.
For Kosovo supporters, the match against Israel is particularly important. Kosovo travel to face Israel at 20:45 CET, with both teams competing in League B. The fixture provides Kosovo with another opportunity to collect points during the league phase and improve its position in the group.
The other matches on Thursday include Azerbaijan against Liechtenstein, Republic of Ireland against Austria and Malta against Gibraltar. Most of the evening fixtures are scheduled for 20:45 CET, while Azerbaijan–Liechtenstein is scheduled earlier at 18:00.
With six matches in the league phase for teams in Leagues A, B and C, every result can have an impact on the final standings. The competition will continue through November, meaning Thursday’s matches represent an important stage rather than a final conclusion.
Football fans across Europe will therefore have plenty to follow on October 1, with several traditional international football powers taking the field on the same night.
From Germany’s meeting with Serbia to Portugal’s trip to Denmark and Kosovo’s clash with Israel, Matchday 3 promises a busy evening of international football and another important chapter in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League.
