Portugal vs Norway kicks off Sunday 28 September 2026 at 20:45 CEST at Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo for UEFA Nations League 2025/26 League A Group 3. The fixture is live on TV and streaming worldwide. Portugal are second on four points, Norway are third on three points.
Match Snapshot
Portugal vs Norway date is 28 September 2026. Kick-off is 20:45 CEST in Oslo, 19:45 BST in London. Venue is Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo.
Competition context is UEFA Nations League League A Group 3. Portugal have 1 win, 1 draw. Norway have 1 win, 1 loss. Spain lead the group on six points.
Why this fixture matters is qualification implications. A win for Norway closes the gap to Spain. A win for Portugal keeps automatic quarter-final hopes alive.
How to Watch Portugal vs Norway Live – TV Channels and Live Stream
Official broadcasters by country vary. The match is shown free-to-air in several markets and behind paywalls in others.
| Country | TV Channel | Live Stream | Free / Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | ITV | ITVX | Free |
| US | ESPN | ESPN+ | Paid |
| Canada | TSN | TSN Direct | Paid |
| Portugal | RTP1 | RTP Play | Free |
| Norway | TV 2 | TV 2 Play | Paid |
Live stream options include BBC iPlayer for highlights, ITV for UK coverage, ESPN+ for US viewers, RTP Play for Portugal, and TV 2 Play for Norway. VPN use may be required outside licensed territories.
Portugal vs Norway Kick-Off Time by Timezone
| Location | Local Time |
|---|---|
| Lisbon / Oslo | 20:45 CEST |
| London GMT | 19:45 BST |
| New York EST | 14:45 EDT |
| Los Angeles PST | 11:45 PDT |
| Central Europe CET | 20:45 CEST |
Team News, Injuries and Predicted Lineups
Portugal squad update. Diogo Dalot is out with a hamstring injury. Rafael Leão is doubtful. Bruno Fernandes is fit.
Norway squad update. Martin Odegaard is fit after illness. Erling Haaland starts. Alexander Sørloth is available.
| Team | Formation | Predicted XI |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 4-3-3 | Costa; Mendes, Dias, Inácio, Cancelo; Vitinha, Palhinha, Fernandes; Silva, Ronaldo, Leão |
| Norway | 4-3-3 | Nyland; Ryerson, Ostigard, Ajer, SkTD; Berge, Berg, Odegaard; Nusa, Haaland, Sørloth |
Key absences are Dalot for Portugal. Tactical changes see Norway press high with Haaland as focal point.
Haaland vs Ronaldo: Head to Head Duel
Form guide for Erling Haaland shows 4 goals in last 5 club matches. Cristiano Ronaldo has 2 goals in last 3 international appearances.
Tactical matchup is Norway attack vs Portugal defence. Norway build through Odegaard. Portugal rely on transitions and set pieces.
Expected stats point to low possession for Norway. Goal threat analysis favours Haaland on counter, Ronaldo on aerial duels.
Norway vs Portugal Head to Head Stats and UEFA Nations League Form
All-time H2H record is 13 meetings. Portugal have 7 wins, Norway 3 wins, 3 draws. Last meeting was 15 November 2024, Portugal won 1-0.
| Metric | Norway | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per game Nations League 2025/26 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| Possession avg | 48% | 62% |
| Shots on target per game | 4.2 | 5.8 |
| xG per game | 1.3 | 1.9 |
Recent Nations League results show Norway beat Finland 2-1. Portugal drew with Spain 1-1.
Portugal vs Norway Prediction and Betting Odds
Expert prediction is a narrow home win for Norway. Scoreline forecast is Norway 1-1 Portugal.
| Bookmaker | Norway Win | Draw | Portugal Win |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 2.75 | 3.40 | 2.60 |
| William Hill | 2.80 | 3.35 | 2.55 |
| Paddy Power | 2.70 | 3.50 | 2.65 |
Team strengths for Portugal are midfield control. Weakness is defensive transition. Norway strengths are counter attack. Weakness is set piece defence.
Live Score, Commentary and Updates
Live score tracker and minute by minute commentary will be available on official broadcasters. Goals, cards, substitutions and key moments will be updated in real time.
Post-match reaction and next fixtures will follow. Portugal play Spain on 12 October. Norway host Finland on 12 October.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: When and where is Portugal vs Norway?
- A: Sunday 28 September 2026 at 20:45 CEST at Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo for UEFA Nations League League A Group 3.
- Q: What TV channel is showing Portugal vs Norway live?
- A: UK: ITV/ITVX free. US: ESPN/ESPN+ paid. Canada: TSN/TSN Direct paid. Portugal: RTP1/RTP Play free. Norway: TV 2/TV 2 Play paid.
- Q: What are the kick-off times in different time zones?
- A: Lisbon/Oslo 20:45 CEST, London 19:45 BST, New York 14:45 EDT, Los Angeles 11:45 PDT.
- Q: Why does this fixture matter?
- A: A Norway win closes the gap to group leaders Spain. A Portugal win keeps automatic quarter-final hopes alive.
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Core reference material for this guide includes BBC Sport live coverage, The Guardian how-to-watch briefing published 27 September 2026, and Yahoo Sports Haaland vs Ronaldo preview.