Portugal overcome Norway to make it two wins from two

Portugal players celebrating against Norway in the Nations League
Created28 Sep 2026
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Portugal continued their perfect start to the UEFA Nations League after another victory with a 2-1 over Norway in Oslo.

Portugal take the lead

Portugal opened the scoring in the 17th minute when João Félix finished a brilliant attacking move to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.

After the goal, Norway responded strongly and created several chances before half-time, but Diogo Costa kept Portugal's goal impregnable.

Ramos restores Portugal's lead

Erling Haaland foudn the net in the 51st minute and equalised for the hosts, after Costa's save from Martin Ødegaard's free-kick, but Portugal responded just three minutes later.

Gonçalo Ramos intercepted a pass from Norway's goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland and scored from outside the box to restore Portugal's lead. The visitors held on for a 2-1 victory and made it two wins from two matches in Group A4.

Final score: Norway 1-2 Portugal 17' João Félix, 51' Haaland, 54' Gonçalo Ramos

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Portugal overcome Norway 2-1