Portugal vs Norway

UEFA Nations League · League A 4
PortugalPortugal
2-1
NorwayNorway
UEFA Nations League · League A 4
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Match debrief

Match summary

Half time1-1
Full time2-1

Portugal beat Norway 2-1. It was level at 1-1 at half time. Portugal came from behind to win.

Match timeline
Portugal
Norway
0′45′90′
How the goals came
  1. 0-1Kristoffer Ajer36′
  2. 1-1João Cancelo38′
  3. 2-1Gonçalo Ramos79′

Kristoffer Ajer opened the scoring for Norway, set up by Martin Ødegaard (36′). João Cancelo levelled for Portugal, set up by Nuno Mendes (38′). Gonçalo Ramos put Portugal ahead, set up by João Félix (79′).

Cards and VAR

Francisco Conceição (Portugal) was sent off (86′). Yellow cards: Portugal 4, Norway 0.

In numbers

PortugalNorway
59%Possession41%
20Shots9
7Shots on target3
6Corners4

Portugal had 59% of the ball. Shots: Portugal 20 (7 on target), Norway 9 (3). Top rated: Gonçalo Ramos (Portugal), 8.0.

Head to head

1POR
0Draws
0NOR
Recent meetings
Norway 1-2 Portugal2026

Match facts

Competition
UEFA Nations League · League A 4
Kickoff
Stadium
Estádio do Dragão, Porto
Referee
Maurizio Mariani
Goals
Portugal: João Cancelo 38′, Gonçalo Ramos 79′
Norway: Kristoffer Ajer 36′
Red cards
Francisco Conceicao 86′ (Portugal)

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Questions and answers

Who won Portugal vs Norway?

Portugal beat Norway 2-1. Kristoffer Ajer opened the scoring for Norway in the 36th minute. Gonçalo Ramos scored the winner in the 79th minute. Portugal came from behind to win.

Who scored in Portugal vs Norway?

Portugal: João Cancelo 38′, Gonçalo Ramos 79′. Norway: Kristoffer Ajer 36′.

What were the key stats of Portugal vs Norway?

Portugal had 59% of the ball. Shots: Portugal 20 (7 on target), Norway 9 (3). Corners: Portugal 6, Norway 4.

Who was the best player in Portugal vs Norway?

Top rated: Gonçalo Ramos (Portugal), 8.0. He scored 1 of the goals.

Were there any red cards in Portugal vs Norway?

Portugal: Francisco Conceicao 86′.

When and where was Portugal vs Norway played?

Portugal vs Norway was played on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 18:45 UTC. Stadium: Estádio do Dragão, Porto. Competition: UEFA Nations League, League A 4.

Who started for Portugal and Norway?

Portugal (4-1-3-2, coach Jorge Jesus): Diogo Costa, João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes, João Palhinha, Francisco Conceição, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Gonçalo Ramos, João Félix. Norway (4-2-3-1, coach S. Solbakken): E. Selvik, F. Aursnes, K. Ajer, L. Østigård, D. Møller Wolfe, S. Berge, P. Berg, A. Schjelderup, M. Ødegaard, A. Nusa, E. Haaland.

Who refereed Portugal vs Norway?

Maurizio Mariani was the referee.

How did the previous meeting between Portugal and Norway end?

Portugal won the last meeting 2-1 (UEFA Nations League, September 2026).