Norway v Denmark: Starting lineups confirmed for UEFA Nations League opener at Ullevaal
Norway and Denmark confirmed their starting lineups ahead of their UEFA Nations League 2026-27 opener at Ullevaal Stadion on 24 September 2026. Erling Haaland is set to return to Norway’s attack for the fixture.
The match is Norway’s first fixture of the UEFA Nations League 2026-27 campaign. Norway arrive off eye-catching performances at the FIFA World Cup 2026, and Ståle Solbakken’s men notably knocked Brazil out of that tournament. Ullevaal Stadion will host the encounter as Norway look to test themselves against Europe’s leading sides in the Nations League.
Denmark failed to qualify for the World Cup 2026 and travel to Oslo as the visitors; De Rød-Hvide are on a three-match winning run against the Landslaget. The pre-match notes state that being away from home will put Brian Riemer’s side under some pressure from the start. The same notes add that with a calm and composed approach Denmark can still find a positive outcome in the game.
Erling Haaland remains the central attacking figure for Norway and, according to the report, has been in top form in the English Premier League. The Manchester City forward produced strong displays during the World Cup and will aim to replicate that form in the Nations League. The coverage also stresses that Norway will need more than Haaland if they are to win the tournament and that this match offers a chance to build the right statistics.
Rasmus Hojlund is expected to be one of Denmark’s main attacking outlets despite a less-than-ideal start to his club season, the report says. The former Manchester United player has scored 13 goals in 35 appearances for his national team and will be keen to add to that total. The pre-match coverage suggests Hojlund must step up his game to provide the goals Denmark require.
The confirmed lineups set the stage for the opening fixture of both nations’ UEFA Nations League 2026-27 campaigns. The match at Ullevaal Stadion on 24 September 2026 begins each side’s group campaign in the competition.
