This means relegation to the Nations League for World Cup qualifiers

The Swiss team was winless in the Nations League, finishing bottom of the group and quietly relegated. That means relegation for the national team – and World Cup qualification.

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The Swiss national team's relegation from the Nations League A has been a certainty since Friday night. After a 1-1 loss to Serbia, even third place – which would have resulted in relegation – is no longer a possibility. After defeating the Spanish team 2:3, the national team is still winless and has two points. This means that the Swiss team will miss the fifth UEFA competition in the 2026/27 season for the first time.

An obvious consequence of this is that the opponent becomes less attractive. There will no longer be games in Serie B against Germany, Spain or Portugal, the national teams' opponents in the Nations League. It's unclear who Switzerland will face as that can only be decided via relegation. The current possible opponents are definitely only promoted teams from the C League. These countries are Sweden, Romania, Northern Ireland and North Macedonia.

As in the European Cup qualifiers, the national team may face Romania again in the next UEFA Nations League match.Image: trapezoid

But there could also be a positive side, coach Murat Yakin explained. The goal in the past two Nations Leagues has been to avoid relegation. “Now we will try to advance again in the Nations League and not just stay in the league,” said Yakin, who remains disappointed with relegation.

Fans believe the game is of limited importance, but its consequences should still be manageable. Although fewer tickets may be sold for home games. More interesting, however, are the consequences of World Cup qualification. Only the top teams from each of the 12 groups will qualify directly for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. That's why it's important to stay in first gear to avoid strong enemies.

This is good news for Switzerland. That is no longer an option as they face the threat of falling into second pot ahead of the final two Nations League matchdays, facing opponents such as England, Germany or France. In addition to the eight quarter-final teams, the four best-ranked European national teams in the world will be placed in the first pot if they do not enter the knockout stage of the Nations League.

Even before this Tuesday night's final game, it is clear that Switzerland can no longer be left out. Since last night, it has been clear that Austria, along with England, Belgium and Switzerland, are definitely in first gear.

Having missed out on the quarter-finals, Switzerland also know they must prepare for two more qualifying games. The Nats are guaranteed to be drawn in groups of five, while the NFC's best eight teams have the privilege of being in groups of four.

In World Cup qualifying, the goal is to finish at least second. Because while the group toppers are sure to qualify, the twelve runners-up are competing for the remaining four tickets against the four best Nations League teams that have yet to qualify for the World Cup.

The Swiss team was winless in the Nations League, finishing bottom of the group and quietly relegated. That means relegation for the national team – and World Cup qualification.

The Swiss national team's relegation from the Nations League A has been a certainty since Friday night. after felt After losing 1-1 to Serbia, even the relegated third place has become difficult to control. After defeating Spain 2:3, the national team is still winless and has two points. This means that the Swiss team will miss the fifth UEFA competition in the 2026/27 season for the first time.