Nyon, May 21 -- UEFA has unveiled plans to introduce a revamped qualification system for European national teams, adopting a Champions League-style format for the 2030 FIFA World Cup and future European Championships.

The new structure, inspired by the 'Swiss system' already used in UEFA's club competitions since the 2024-25 season, aims to make qualification matches more competitive and reduce the number of one-sided fixtures, according to ESPN.

Under the proposed model, the 36 highest-ranked European nations will compete in League A, split into three groups of 12 teams. Each side will play six different opponents rather than facing every team in a traditional group format.

League B is expected to consist either of three groups of six...