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Norway welcome Portugal to Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo on Sunday 27 September 2026, with kick-off set for 18:45 UTC in this UEFA Nations League A Group 4, Round 2 encounter. Norway head into the game having failed to keep a clean sheet in their last nine matches, while Portugal arrive on the back of winning their previous two meetings with the hosts. Both national set-ups have already confirmed their starting elevens for this one, giving fans a clear look at how Ståle Solbakken and Jorge Jesus intend to line up. For more midweek and weekend fixtures from across Europe, check out today’s football fixtures.
Norway Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Solbakken’s main absence is David Møller Wolfe, who is suspended and not expected to return until late September 2026, though he was named only among the substitutes rather than the starting group anyway. With no other fitness concerns flagged, the confirmed side otherwise represents Norway’s strongest available options across the back four, midfield trio and front three.
Norway predicted XI: Ørjan Håskjold Nyland; Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjørn Heggem, Fredrik Aursnes; Martin Ødegaard, Sander Berge, Patrick Berg; Oscar Bobb, Erling Haaland, Antonio Nusa
| Line | # | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | 1 | Ørjan Håskjold Nyland | RB Leipzig |
| Defence | 14 | Julian Ryerson | Borussia Dortmund |
| Defence | 3 | Kristoffer Ajer | Brentford |
| Defence | 17 | Torbjørn Heggem | Bologna |
| Defence | 7 | Fredrik Aursnes | Benfica |
| Midfield | 10 | Martin Ødegaard | Arsenal |
| Midfield | 8 | Sander Berge | Fulham |
| Midfield | 6 | Patrick Berg | Bodø/Glimt |
| Attack | 22 | Oscar Bobb | Fulham |
| Attack | 9 | Erling Haaland | Manchester City |
| Attack | 20 | Antonio Nusa | RB Leipzig |
- Will not play: David Møller Wolfe (Suspension, expected back Late September 2026)
- Questionable: None reported.
Portugal Predicted Lineup (4-1-3-2)
Jorge Jesus has no injury or suspension issues to contend with for this trip to Oslo, allowing him to select from a fully available squad. The confirmed XI features a settled back four and a midfield/attack combination built around the usual senior figures.
Portugal predicted XI: Diogo Costa; João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes; Rúben Neves; Pedro Neto, Vítinha, Bruno Fernandes; Joao Félix, Cristiano Ronaldo
| Line | # | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | 1 | Diogo Costa | FC Porto |
| Defence | 20 | João Cancelo | Barcelona |
| Defence | 3 | Rúben Dias | Manchester City |
| Defence | 13 | Renato Veiga | Villarreal |
| Defence | 19 | Nuno Mendes | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Midfield | 21 | Rúben Neves | Al Hilal |
| Attacking midfield | 18 | Pedro Neto | Chelsea |
| Attacking midfield | 23 | Vítinha | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Attacking midfield | 8 | Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United |
| Attack | 11 | Joao Félix | Al Nassr FC |
| Attack | 7 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Al Nassr FC |
- Will not play: None reported.
- Questionable: None reported.
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