France, March 24 -- European football chiefs on Monday designated the German cities of Stuttgart and Munich as the venues for the Nations League "final four" featuring Germany, France, Portugal and Spain.

France advanced to a clash with Spain following a penalty shoot-out win over Croatia on Sunday night at the Stade de France.

Croatia, who won the first leg 2-0 last Thursday at the Stadion Poljud in Split, were under the cosh from the outset.

But despite the domination, the hosts, led by Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe, could not find a way past the Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Likakovic.

The breakthrough came just after the pause from a set piece. Referee Michael Oliver penalised Duje Caleta-Car's rugged hack on Mbappe 20 metres ou...