Spain draws Sweden in semifinals of Women's Nations League. Germany gets France
NYON, Switzerland — World champion Spain will continue its defense of the UEFA Women's Nations League title against Sweden in the semifinals after the draw was made on Friday.
Spain will host the first leg on Oct. 24 and the return is four days later in Sweden.
Germany hosts France first in the other semifinal played on the same dates. France was beaten by Spain 2-0 in Seville in the inaugural final last year.
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