
<p>The <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/uefa-nations-league-tv-schedule-and-links/">UEFA Nations League</a> semi-final matchups were announced on Wednesday.  <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/netherlands-national-team-tv-schedule/">Netherlands</a> have been drawn against <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/croatia-national-team-tv-schedule/">Croatia</a> in the first fixture, while <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/spain-national-team-tv-schedule/">Spain</a> face <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/italy-national-team-tv-schedule/">Italy</a> in the other semi-final game. Both matches will be played in June.</p>



<p>The Nations League semis will not include a two-legged affair. Instead, the Netherlands and Spain are set to host the two matches and the winners will advance straight to the final on June 18th. There will also be a third place playoff for the losing semi-final teams as well.</p>



<h5>Koeman looking forward to Croatia matchup</h5>



<p>Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman was asked about his future opponents following the draw. “It’s always tough against Croatia,” <a href="https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/news/027d-172736c70ec8-7f5c6ad5534e-1000--nations-league-finals-draw-netherlands-vs-croatia-spain-vs-/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> Koeman. “It would’ve been just as tough against Spain and against Italy, but we’re looking forward to it because we know Croatia are a really strong team and we need to be at our best to reach the final.”</p>



<p>He also acknowledged Croatia’s solid midfield, but heaped praise on the entire squad. “It’s the whole team,” continued Koeman. “Of course, we know the midfield with players like [Luka] Modric. They’re playing at a high level. They’re still in a good way physically and it’s also about the intensity of the team.” </p>



<p>Croatia and the Netherlands have faced off only twice before, with both teams winning one game. The Orange previously collected a victory in a friendly match in 2008, but Croatia won a 1998 World Cup game as well. </p>



<h5>Spain and Italy have long history</h5>



<p>On the other side, Spain and Italy are very familiar with each other. The two European powerhouses have met 39 total times. Spain takes a slight advantage in the win department with 12 victories compared to Italy’s 11. The first matchup between the two teams was 99 years ago.</p>



<p>Both semifinal games will be broadcasted on FOX Sports and fuboTV here in the States.</p>



<h2>UEFA Nations League Semi-Final Draw</h2>



<h5>June 14</h5>



<p>Netherlands vs. Croatia in Rotterdam</p>



<h5>June 15</h5>



<p>Spain vs. Italy in Enschede</p>



<p><em>PHOTO: IMAGO / Pressinphoto</em></p>


The UEFA Nations League semi-final draw was revealed on Wednesday. The four teams are set to play for a spot in the final in June.

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