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Nations League shows soccer done well
Nations League offers meaningful competition for teams after World Cup
In brief
Nations League offers meaningful competition for teams after World Cup Nations League provides semi-competitive matches that help teams prepare without the pressure of major tournaments Originally reported by the Guardian.
Nations League debut
The Nations League started in 2018 but faced skepticism early on
England's World Cup aftermath
England played Spain in a Nations League match after their World Cup exit
Game highlights
England led Spain by one goal but conceded twice in the match
Kane's penalty miss
Harry Kane missed a penalty that would have made it 3-1 for England
Semi-competitive matches
The Nations League offers games that are less important but more challenging than qualifiers
Smaller nations benefit
Smaller teams get competitive matches against similar opponents without the pressure of qualifiers
Euros 2028 preparation
England uses Nations League matches to prepare for the 2028 Euros
The short version
Nations League provides semi-competitive matches that help teams prepare without the pressure of major tournaments
