Norway vs Portugal: Haaland's 64 Goals Meet the Holders in Oslo
Sunday night under the lights at Ullevaal: Norway vs Portugal, 27 September, 20:45 CET - the two winners of Group A4's opening night, head to head for early control of the section. On one side, Erling Haaland, who scored twice in Thursday's 3-2 thriller against Denmark to reach 64 Norway goals in 56 caps. On the other, the Nations League holders, who opened the Jorge Jesus era with a 1-0 win over Wales. This is the match of Matchday 2, and our Norway shelf and Portugal shelf are both stocked for it.
Haaland Does What Haaland Does
Norway's opener against Denmark was supposed to be tight. It was - just not in the way anyone expected. Oscar Bobb opened the scoring on 13 minutes, Haaland added the second four minutes later, and when Mikkel Damsgaard and Rasmus Hojlund dragged Denmark level at 2-2, Haaland simply scored again, on 73 minutes, to settle a 3-2 classic. Two goals, one points haul, and a scoring record that now reads 64 in 56. Portugal's centre-backs have been warned by 90 minutes of video evidence.
The Holders, Under New Management
Portugal arrive as the team that won this competition in 2025 - 2-2 with Spain in the final, 5-3 on penalties - and as a side in transition. Jorge Jesus's first match in charge brought a professional 1-0 over Wales in Lisbon, Joao Felix scoring the winner on 21 minutes. It was not spectacular, but holders do not need to be. With Denmark and Wales both on zero points after Matchday 1, the winner in Oslo takes a genuine early grip on the group.
Group A4 After One Round
Norway and Portugal sit level on three points, separated only by goals scored. Denmark, beaten in Oslo on Thursday, host Wales in the section's other Matchday 2 fixture tonight - so by midnight, either one team leads A4 outright, or the whole group is tangled on three points. Every scenario lands on our Nations League standings page, updated after each matchday.
Our Read: Red on Both Sides, One Obvious Name
Both teams play in red tonight, so pick your red by the man wearing it. The Haaland home print at $38.90 is the single most-bought shirt in our Norway section, and after a two-goal opening night it will not sit still. Odegaard's home print is the same $38.90. For Portugal, the Ronaldo 7 home print at $38.90 remains the anchor of the holders' shelf, with the kids' home kit at $35.80 for the youngest travelling fans. Six picks below, all in stock.
Shop Norway vs Portugal - Six Picks In Stock
When is Norway vs Portugal in the Nations League?
Sunday 27 September 2026 at Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, kick-off 20:45 CET. It is the Group A4 Matchday 2 fixture, with both teams on three points after winning their openers.
How many goals has Erling Haaland scored for Norway?
64 goals in 56 internationals after his brace in the 3-2 Matchday 1 win over Denmark - he scored in the 17th and 73rd minutes in Oslo.
Who won Portugal's first game under Jorge Jesus?
Portugal beat Wales 1-0 in Lisbon on 24 September, Joao Felix scoring the winner in the 21st minute. Portugal are the defending Nations League champions, having beaten Spain on penalties in the 2025 final.
What is at stake in Norway vs Portugal?
Sole leadership of Group A4. Both teams won on Matchday 1; Denmark and Wales, who meet in the section's other game, are on zero points. Group winners and runners-up reach the March 2027 quarter-finals.
Fixtures and results cross-checked against UEFA's match centre and BBC Sport — Pro Sports Kit
