We take a look back at every winner of the UEFA Nations League since Portugal reigned supreme in the competition's inaugural staging back in 2019.
First created in 2018, the UEFA Nations League is into its fourth campaign with three of European football's genuine heavyweights having already tasted success in the competition.
Portugal captured the first crown, seeing off Netherlands in the 2019 final, before France edged past Spain in the 2021 showpiece to etch their name onto the silverware for the first time.
In 2023, Spain dramatically saw off Croatia in the final by virtue of a 5-4 penalty shootout victory after the two sides were unable to be separated following normal and extra time.
Last time out, in 2025, Portugal came from behind twice to take, heavy favourites and Euro 2024 Champions, Spain to penalties. Portugal ultimately won 5-3 in the shootout thanks to a miss from Spain's Alvaro Morata.
Below is a full list of UEFA Nations League winners.
UEFA Nations League previous winners
Year: | Winners: | Result: | Runners-up: |
2019 | Portugal | 1-0 | Netherlands |
2021 | France | 2-1 | Spain |
2023 | Spain | 0-0 (5-4 on pens) | Croatia |
2025 | Portugal | 2-2 (5-3 on pens) | Spain |
Related Articles
International Football
Nations League: Start date, draw, format, history & more
Read all of the key information and learn everything you need to know about the UEFA Nations League.
bet365 News Team
15 Nov 24
Premier League
Liverpool Salaries & Player Wages
Check the weekly salaries and wages that Liverpool pay their players.
Hayden Cottle
26 minutes ago
Football Tips
Sweden Women vs Germany Women Tips, Predictions and Bet Builder
Sweden and Germany are both in the comfortable position of knowing they have already qualified for the Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals as they meet in their final Group C match but a close contest is expected as they battle to win the section.
Partner Authors
5 minutes ago