Portugal continued their UEFA Nations League title defence with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Norway at Ullevaal Stadion on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

The result gives Portugal two wins from their opening two matches in Nations League Group A4, following their 1-0 victory over Wales. Norway, meanwhile, suffered their first defeat after opening the campaign with a 3-2 win against Denmark.

The match had attracted significant attention because of the meeting between Norway striker Erling Haaland and Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo did not start, with Gonçalo Ramos leading Portugal's attack, while Haaland started for Norway.

Portugal made the breakthrough in the 17th minute after an excellent move involving Pedro Neto and João Félix.

Neto carried the ball forward down the left before finding Félix around the edge of the penalty area. The Portugal forward controlled the ball and fired a precise finish beyond goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland to put the visitors ahead. Chelsea confirmed that Neto played 87 minutes and provided the assist for Félix's opener.

Portugal then had to withstand sustained pressure from Norway, particularly from Haaland.

Norway increased the pressure after half-time and eventually found an equaliser through Erling Haaland.

According to UEFA's match report, goalkeeper Diogo Costa had already denied Haaland twice before the break. Haaland eventually scored after Costa had saved a Martin Ødegaard free-kick, bringing Norway back into the contest.

The goal gave the home side renewed momentum, but Portugal responded quickly.

Portugal regained the lead when Gonçalo Ramos capitalised on a mistake from Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland.

Ramos intercepted Nyland's pass and produced a composed finish from outside the area, giving Portugal a 2-1 advantage. UEFA described the finish as an expert lob that ultimately decided the contest.

Norway pushed for another equaliser during the closing stages, but Portugal's defence held firm to secure the away victory.

The victory marks a strong start to Portugal's 2026/27 UEFA Nations League campaign, with Jorge Jesus beginning his tenure with victories against Wales and Norway.

Portugal now have six points from two Group A4 matches, while Norway remain on three points after their opening win against Denmark.

For Norway, Haaland's goal added to his impressive international record, but his side could not maintain the momentum from their opening-day victory.

The Norway-Portugal clash also delivered on its billing as one of the headline fixtures of Matchday 2, with two attacking teams producing an entertaining contest in Oslo. UEFA confirmed Portugal's 2-1 victory as one of the key results of the second matchday.