2021 UEFA Nations League Finals

The 2021 UEFA Nations League Finals was the final tournament of the 2020–21 edition of the UEFA Nations League, the second season of the international football competition involving the men's national teams of the 55 member associations of UEFA. The tournament was held in Italy from 6 to 10 October 2021, and was contested by the four group winners of Nations League A. The tournament consisted of two semi-finals, a third place play-off and final to determine the champions of the UEFA Nations League.

2021 UEFA Nations League Finals
Fase finale della UEFA Nations League 2021 (in Italian)
Tournament details
Host countryItaly
Dates6–10 October
Teams4
Venue(s)2 (in 2 host cities)
Final positions
Champions France (1st title)
Runners-up Spain
Third place Italy
Fourth place Belgium
Tournament statistics
Matches played4
Goals scored14 (3.5 per match)
Attendance94,168 (23,542 per match)
Top scorer(s) Karim Benzema
Kylian Mbappé
Ferran Torres
(2 goals each)
Best player(s) Sergio Busquets

Portugal were the defending champions, having won the inaugural 2019 finals. However, they failed to qualify for the 2021 finals after finishing second in their group behind France.

France won the final 2–1 against Spain for their first UEFA Nations League title.

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