How Nations League affects World Cup qualifying

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BBC Sport looks at what England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have to play for in the Nations League - and how it ties into the World Cup.

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UEFA Nations League

European association football tournament for men's national teams
England will host world champions Spain in their first home game of the 2025 Nations League.
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FIFA World Cup

Football tournament
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BBC Sport

Sports division of British broadcaster
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Scotland

Country within the United Kingdom
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Scotland have long been capable of flashes of brilliance, but now they need a winning performance when Australia visit, writes Tom English.
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Wales

Country within the United Kingdom
Wales slump to a 12th loss in a row as the Springboks end their season on high.
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Northern Ireland

Part of the United Kingdom
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Hearts striker Kerry Beattie is named in Northern Ireland's squad for the upcoming Euro 2025 play-off with Norway.
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