The grand parade of European national teams officially resumed today as the highly anticipated league phase of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League kicked off across the continent. Marking a massive structural shift by world soccer governing bodies, this window features an unusual merged September-October timeline where men’s international teams can play up to four consecutive matches. Domestically, elite managers are facing an anxious fortnight; for instance, Arsenal has seen 17 senior stars jet off to represent their respective nations. Headlining today’s action, a rejuvenated Netherlands squad faced off against rival Germany, while Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the international fray to lead Portugal against Wales.
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