Croatia, Denmark qualify for Nations League quarterfinals with draws
Switzerland's Granit Xhaka reacts during a Nations League soccer match between Spain and Switzerland, at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium in Tenerife, Spain, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Credit: AP/Angel Fernandez
MADRID — Denmark and Croatia qualified for the Nations League quarterfinals after both sides secured draws on Monday.
Denmark went 0-0 in Serbia, and Croatia came from behind to share 1-1 with visiting Portugal.
They joined France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Portugal in the last eight. The eighth place will be decided on Tuesday.
The quarterfinal ties will be held from March 20-23.
In Warsaw, Liverpool fullback Andy Robertson scored an injury time header to give Scotland a 2-1 win over Poland and send the host down into League B. Scotland has a playoff to secure its League A status.
Northern Ireland and Romania will step up to League B after topping their groups. Northern Ireland let slip a two-goal lead but drew in Luxembourg 2-2 and Romania hammered Cyprus 4-1.
San Marino will jump into Group C after beating Lichtenstein 3-1.
Spain's Yeremy Pino celebrates next to Niko Williams the opening goal during a Nations League soccer match between Spain and Switzerland, at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium in Tenerife, Spain, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Credit: AP/Angel Fernandez
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