The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is considering a radical change to the qualification system for the European Championship, replacing the current traditional format with a system more akin to the workings of the UEFA Nations League.

According to the British newspaper The Guardian, the aim of this change is to increase the competitiveness of the matches, as the current system allows major teams to qualify easily, which reduces the element of excitement in the groups.

The proposed new system relies on distributing teams into levels or tiers based on their ranking in the Nations League, so that only teams of similar levels face each other, with the best teams being given direct qualification opportunities or through playoff matches.

Although the idea is supported by some parties within UEFA due to its competitive and marketing benefits, it faces criticism from teams that believe it may reduce their chances of reaching the finals.