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Portugal and Norway trade spectacular goals in Nations League encounter
October 4, 2026 at 08:33 PM · Updated 12d ago
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14 reports · 11 in Arabic, 3 in English · over 14 hours
Norway's Christopher Ayer struck in the 36th minute, and João Cancelo equalized two minutes later as Portugal hosted Norway in the UEFA Nations League.
- Norway's Christopher Ayer scored in the 36th minute, sending a half-volley past Diogo Costa after a long free kick from midfield.
- João Cancelo equalized in the 38th minute, striking Nuno Mendes' long throw directly into the top corner past keeper Egil Selvik.
- Portugal coach Jorge Jesus announced his starting lineup with Gonçalo Ramos leading the attack.
- Portugal lead Group 4 with 9 points, six clear of Denmark, while Norway sit third on 3 points.
- Gonçalo Ramos scored the winner in the 79th minute, as Portugal came from behind to beat Norway 2-1.
- The win secured Portugal's place in the 2026-27 Nations League quarter-finals, making them the first team to qualify.
- Norway striker Erling Haaland limped off injured during the match, before Portugal came from behind to win 2-1.
- Portugal's Francisco Conceicao was shown a late red card for sarcastically thumbing at the referee.












