Norway v Portugal: Nations League preview, team news and lineups

Norway will host Portugal at the Ullevaal Stadion on September 27 (BST) in their second group-stage match of the UEFA Nations League 2026-27, with both sides coming off opening wins in the competition. The Landslaget beat Denmark 3-2 while Portugal edged Wales 1-0 in their respective first fixtures.

Norway opened the campaign with a 3-2 victory over Denmark, taking an early two-goal lead before conceding twice and seeing Erling Haaland score the match-winner. Ståle Solbakken’s side will again favour an attacking approach but the coach has emphasised the need for calm, composed defending. Playing at home at the Ullevaal Stadion provides Norway with an additional advantage for this group-stage fixture.

Portugal delivered a 1-0 win against Wales in their opening game and, according to the preview, controlled the majority of possession in that match. The side are operating under new manager Jorge Jesus, and the report notes Portugal still have work to do in the final third. Cristiano Ronaldo did not score against Wales but was described as a constant threat during the game.

Joao Felix played a key role in Portugal’s win, scoring the match-winning goal and contributing in the final third. The preview states Felix will be looking to replicate that influence with Ronaldo not at his best in terms of finishing. Portugal are presented as confident despite playing away from home.

Erling Haaland remains Norway’s primary source of goals, having scored a brace to secure the opening Nations League win against Denmark. The article records Haaland’s international tally as 64 goals in 56 matches and notes he will be seeking to add to that total in the Ullevaal fixture.

Norway will be without David Møller Wolfe, who is not available after being shown a red card against Denmark. The report adds Portugal have all their star players fit and ready. Suggested lineups given in the preview are: Nyland (GK); Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Aursnes; Odegaard, Berge, Berg; Bobb, Haaland, Nusa and Costa (GK); Cancelo, Dias, Veiga, Mendes; Neves; Neto, Vitinha, Fernandes; Felix, Ronaldo.

The match is scheduled for September 27 (BST) at the Ullevaal Stadion and will be broadcast across multiple platforms: India — Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV; Portugal — Polsat Box Go and TVP Sport; USA — FOX Sports, FuboTV and ViX. SonyLIV is noted as a streaming option for live coverage of the games.