Norway vs Portugal 2026 Preview Teams Lineups and Key Players

Norway face Portugal on Sunday in the second matchday of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. The League A Group A4 fixture will be played at Ullevaal Stadion, with kick-off set for 11:45 PM Pakistan time. UEFA lists the match for September 27, with Norway hosting the reigning Nations League champions. 

Both sides started the campaign with victories. Norway defeated Denmark 3-2 in Oslo, while Portugal opened with a 1-0 win over Wales. That leaves both teams on three points heading into Matchday 2. 

Norway vs Portugal Preview

Norway are competing in League A for the first time and began their campaign with an important home win against Denmark. Ståle Solbakken's side scored three goals in the opening fixture and will now face a Portugal team that also collected three points on Matchday 1.

Erling Haaland remains Norway's biggest attacking threat, while Martin Ødegaard provides creativity and control from midfield. Alexander Sørloth gives Solbakken another option in the final third, with Norway expected to rely on their attacking quality against Portugal.

The Norwegian Football Federation confirmed the Portugal fixture for September 27 at Ullevaal Stadion. Norway will also face Wales and Portugal away before completing the group stage against Wales and Denmark in November. 

Portugal arrive as the defending UEFA Nations League champions. Jorge Jesus has taken charge of the national team following Roberto Martínez's departure and has named Cristiano Ronaldo in his first squad.

Ronaldo remains one of the key figures in the Portugal attack at 41, while the squad also includes Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Rafael Leão, Vitinha, João Neves and Rúben Dias. Reuters reported that Jesus has included Ronaldo in his first Portugal squad and will oversee the team's Nations League campaign.

Portugal began the competition with a 1-0 victory over Wales on September 24. Their schedule now takes them to Oslo before matches against Denmark and Norway in October. 

Norway vs Portugal Head-to-Head

Norway and Portugal have met several times in international football, although competitive meetings have been limited. Their latest Nations League fixtures come as part of Group A4 in the 2026-27 competition.

The two sides will meet twice during the current league phase, with Norway hosting Portugal on September 27 before Portugal welcome Norway on October 4. 

Key Match Details

Detail	Information
Match	Norway vs Portugal
Competition	UEFA Nations League 2026-27
League	League A
Group	Group A4
Matchday	2 of 6
Date	Sunday, September 27, 2026
Kick-off	11:45 PM Pakistan time
Venue	Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo
Norway Coach	Ståle Solbakken
Portugal Coach	Jorge Jesus

UEFA's official fixture list confirms Norway vs Portugal as a Group A4 Matchday 2 fixture on September 27. The Norwegian Football Federation lists the kick-off at 20:45 local time at Ullevaal Stadion. 

Norway Expected Lineup

Ørjan Nyland; Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Leo Østigård, David Møller Wolfe; Sander Berge, Martin Ødegaard, Kristian Thorstvedt; Antonio Nusa, Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth.

This is a predicted XI and not a confirmed lineup. The official team sheet will be released closer to kick-off.

Portugal Expected Lineup

Diogo Costa; João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Gonçalo Inácio, Nuno Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes; Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leão.

Portugal have significant attacking and midfield options under Jorge Jesus, so the final formation could change depending on his selection. Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva remain among the main names to watch.

Norway vs Portugal Key Player Battles

Erling Haaland vs Rúben Dias

Haaland's movement and finishing will be a major test for Portugal's central defence. Rúben Dias is likely to have an important role in dealing with Norway's main attacking outlet.

Martin Ødegaard vs Portugal Midfield

Ødegaard's passing can help Norway move through Portugal's midfield. João Neves and Vitinha will be tasked with controlling possession and limiting his influence.

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Norway Defence

Ronaldo remains one of Portugal's most recognisable attacking players and scored in the team's recent Nations League campaign. Norway will need to limit his opportunities inside the penalty area.

Bruno Fernandes vs Norway Midfield

Fernandes provides Portugal with another creative threat between midfield and attack. His passing and movement could be important if Portugal dominate possession in Oslo.

Norway vs Portugal Nations League Campaign

Norway and Portugal both have three points after Matchday 1. Norway beat Denmark 3-2, while Portugal defeated Wales 1-0. Denmark and Wales are also in Group A4, making the result in Oslo important for the early group standings. 

The teams will meet again on October 4 in Portugal. Norway's other upcoming group fixtures include Wales and Denmark, while Portugal will also face Denmark and Wales during the league phase. 

Watch Norway vs Portugal Live on tapmad

Football fans in Pakistan and Bangladesh can watch Norway vs Portugal live on tapmad during the UEFA Nations League. The Group A4 clash takes place on Sunday, September 27, with kick-off at 11:45 PM Pakistan time.