Norway hosts Portugal at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo on Sunday, September 27, 2026, for matchday two of the UEFA Nations League A Group 4 campaign. Both sides enter the fixture looking to build on winning starts in the group stage after securing victories earlier in the week.
Match Context and Group Standings
Norway sits atop Group 4 under manager Ståle Solbakken following a 3-2 victory over Denmark in a five-goal thriller decided by a brace from Erling Haaland. Portugal arrives in Oslo in second place after opening its Nations League run with a 1-0 win against Wales, courtesy of a performance from João Félix.
Team News and Projected Lineups
Portugal manager Jorge Jesus has signaled that reputation will not guarantee a starting spot, stating that players such as Cristiano Ronaldo must earn their places through performance. Martin Ødegaard, Sander Berge, and Fredrik Berg are projected to anchor the midfield, with Oscar Bobb and Antonio Nusa supporting Haaland. Portugal’s projected XI features Diogo Costa in goal, backed by João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga, and Nuno Mendes. Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, and Rúben Neves are slated for the midfield, with Pedro Neto, Cristiano Ronaldo, and João Félix leading the attack.
Head-to-Head History
Historical data shows that Norway has beaten Portugal only once in competitive play, a 1-0 victory during a 2010 European Championship qualifier. Portugal has won three of the four recorded matches between the two nations, including a 3-0 friendly win in May 2016, maintaining an undefeated streak against Norway spanning more than 15 years.
How to Watch Norway vs Portugal
Kick-off at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. BST (2:45 p.m. ET). Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Prime Video UK, with coverage starting approximately 10 minutes prior to kickoff.