Portugal vs Norway preview
Portugal host Norway on October 4, 2026, at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto for a UEFA Nations League Group 4 fixture scheduled for 18:45 UTC. Portugal currently lead the group with nine points from three matches, having secured a 4-2 victory against Denmark in their previous outing. Under coach Jorge Jesus, the hosts previously defeated Norway 2-1 in the reverse fixture held in late September.
Norway enter this match sitting third in the group with three points, following a 2-1 defeat to Wales in their most recent game. Stale Solbakken’s side will be without the suspended Heggem for this encounter. While Bruno Fernandes has been central to Portugal’s attacking play, providing two assists in the win over Denmark, Norway are looking to recover after suffering back-to-back losses in the competition. This meeting marks the second time the two nations have faced each other within an eight-day period.