Summary
Poland and England are currently leading in the race to gain two extra spots in the Champions League for the 2026-27 season. These spots are given to the best-performing nations based on UEFA's association rankings, which calculate points from European competitions.
Key Facts
- UEFA offers two extra Champions League spots each season to top-performing countries in European competitions.
- Points for ranking are earned through wins and draws in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
- For wins, teams earn two points; for draws, they earn one point. Bonus points are also available based on progress in competitions.
- The total points are divided by the number of teams a country has in European competitions.
- For 2025-26, England and Spain received one extra spot each due to their performance in the previous season.
- Poland currently leads the rankings with England close behind, while Germany and Cyprus follow.
- In recent matches, English teams Arsenal and Tottenham won, contributing to England's high score.
- Poland maintains the lead despite not having any clubs in the Champions League, largely due to overall performance.
