Why beating Denmark matters to Wales' Euro 2028 hopes

The good news is that Wales could still stay in League A even if they finish bottom.Because of a tweak to the format for the next Nations League in 2028-29, fewer sides will be demoted at the conclusion of this edition.Previously, the bottom teams from each of the four League A groups were automatically relegated, with the four sides that finished third going into a relegation/promotion play-off against the four runners-up from League B.This time, however, only the two worst-performing bottom sides go down – with the remaining pair going into the two-legged play-offs in March 2027.Furthermore, the two best-performing third-placed sides are assured of their status, with the next two heading into the play-offs.Ranking is based on points, goal difference, and the usual tie-breaking criteria.Currently, Wales are the best of the fourth-placed sides, and a win over Denmark would really give them hope of avoiding play-offs altogether.Not only that, it would keep alive hopes of finishing second and the chance to enter next spring's Nations League knock-outs, with two-legged quarter-finals to take place in March.