The final rounds of Nations League games in the next week bring the 2026 World Cup sharply into focus in Europe.

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.

The final rounds of Nations League games over the next week will bring the 2026 World Cup sharply into focus in Europe.

FT: Man City 2-0 Hammarby - second-half goals from Blindkilde Brown and Fujino enough to earn win City go three points clear of holders Barcelona in Group D FT: Juventus 0-4 Arsenal - Maanum, Blackstenius,

Arsenal gained a crucial 4-0 win at Juventus as Bayern and Manchester City remained on maximum points and Barcelona were in the goals again.

Two-time defending champion Barcelona proved imperious once again, thrashing St. Pölten 7-0 in the Women’s Champions League on Tuesday. Claudia Pina led the demolition with two goals. It follows another massive win for Barcelona,