Norway host Denmark at Ullevaal Stadion in opening UEFA Nations League fixture on September 24
Norway will welcome Denmark to Ullevaal Stadion on September 24 in the opening match of the UEFA Nations League 2026-27 campaign. The fixture is scheduled as the first game for both sides in the competition.
Norway arrive on the back of eye-catching displays at the FIFA World Cup 2026 under manager Ståle Solbakken, including a win that knocked Brazil out of the tournament. Erling Haaland remains the focal point of Norway's attack as the team prepares to test itself against Europe's leading nations in the Nations League.
Haaland is cited as Norway's main man up front and the Manchester City forward has been in strong form in the English Premier League, with the article noting his top performances during the World Cup. The preview states Norway will need contributions beyond Haaland to compete for the trophy and that the Nations League presents an opportunity to build the right statistics.
Denmark come into the match after failing to qualify for the World Cup 2026, with Brian Riemer in charge of the side. The preview suggests Denmark will face pressure playing away from home but that a calm and composed approach could help them secure a positive result.
Rasmus Hojlund is identified as one of Denmark's main attacking threats despite a slow start to his club season, described in the article as "might not have started his season on a high for his club this season." The preview records Hojlund has scored 13 goals in 35 appearances for his national team and refers to him as a former Manchester United player who will seek to add to that tally.
The Norway squad listed in the preview includes goalkeepers Orjan Haskjold Nyland, Egil Selvik and Sander Tangvik; defenders Kristoffer Ajer, Odin Bjørtuft, Torbjorn Heggem, Sondre Klingen Langas, Marcus Pedersen, Fredrik Sjovold, Julian Ryerson, David Moller Wolfe and Leo Ostigard; midfielders Thelo Aasgaard, Fredrik Aursnes, Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, Kristian Thorstvedt and Martin Odegaard; and forwards Ole Didrik Blomberg, Oscar Bobb, Antonio Nusa, Erik Botheim, Jorgen Strand Larsen and Erling Haaland. The preview also lists a projected Norway lineup: Nyland (GK); Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Moller Wolfe; Odegaard, Berge, Berg; Nusa, Haaland, Schjelderup.
Denmark's squad as provided comprises goalkeepers Andreas Jungdal, Mads Hermansen and Filip Jorgensen; defenders Andreas Christensen, Joachim Andersen, Oliver Provstgaard, Victor Nelsson, Rasmus Nissen Kristensen, Alexander Bah, Joakim Maehle, Viktor Bak and Patrick Dorgu; midfielders Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Victor Froholdt, Mads Bidstrup, Morten Hjulmand, Mikkel Damsgaard, Thomas Jorgensen, Gustav Isaksen and Albert Gronbaek; and forwards Adam Daghim, Rasmus Hojlund, Kasper Dolberg and Kasper Hogh. The preview gives a projected Denmark starting XI as Hermansen (GK); Bah, Andersen, Provstgaard, Dorgu; Hojberg, Hjulmand, Bidstrup; Isaksen, Hojlund, Damsgaard.
The article states that all selected squad members for both Norway and Denmark are prepared to be in action for this match and offers a prediction that, with Norway at home, Erling Haaland and his teammates are likely to come out on top. The Ullevaal Stadion clash is confirmed for September 24 (BST) and the preview lists broadcast options as India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV and USA: FOX Sports, FuboTV, ViX.