Norway vs Portugal LIVE: Confirmed lineups for UEFA Nations League matchup!

Norway and Portugal face off in a barnburner match in the UEFA Nations League. Follow along for all the minute-by-minute coverage.

Why isn't Cristiano Ronaldo starting today for Portugal vs Norway in UEFA Nations League?
Haaland starts, Ronaldo benched: Confirmed lineups for Norway vs Portugal in Nations League

By Bruno Milano

Updated on September 27, 2026 02:10PM EDT

**© Marius Nordnes & Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images**Norway vs Portugal

The UEFA Nations League Matchday 2 presents a top-tier matchup between Norway and Portugal. With strikers like Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland representing their countries, plenty of goals should be coming our way.

Portugal beat Wales 1-0 in Matchday 1 of the UEFA Nations League. While Cristiano Ronaldo played and had many opportunities, the fact is he couldn’t score, so he is hungry coming into this matchup.

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As for Norway, Erling Haaland actually scored twice en route to a 3-2 win over Denmark in a very contested match. Haaland is the leader and the soul of this team. Both have three points so the top of the group is at play.

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When was the last time Ronaldo was benched in Portugal?

Cristiano Ronaldo isn't starting for Portugal vs Norway. The last time he didn't start a game for Portugal was back in September 2024, when Portugal played vs. Scotland.

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Confirmed lineups for the game!

Portugal will end up using a 4-2-3-1 formation: Diogo Costa; Joao Cancelo, Renato Veiga, Ruben Dias, Nuno Mendes; Joao Palhinha, Joao Neves; Francisco Conceicao, Joao Felix, Pedro Neto; Goncalo Ramos.

Meanwhile, Norway will use a 4-3-3 formation: Orjan Nyland; Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjorn Heggem, Fredrik Aursnes; Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, Martin Odegaard; Andreas Schjelderup, Antonio Nusa, Erling Haaland.

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Trends for the Norway vs Portugal

Norway has won 3/4 most recent games against Portugal.
There's been at least three games in 6/7 last games between both teams.
Both teams have scored in 13/14 most recent games between them.
Norway scored first in 6/7 last games between these two teams.

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Start time and how to watch

Norway vs Portugal will get underway at 2:45 PM ET (PT:11:45 AM)

Watch this 2026-28 UEFA Nations League match between Norway vs Portugal live in the USA on Fubo and ViX.

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Bruno Milano

Bruno Milano is a sports journalist who joined Bolavip in June 2025 and is always craving the opportunity to find new angles to tell stories. With over 5 years of experience, he has covered prestigious events such as Super Bowl LVII, Super Bowl LX and UFC live events. Specializing in football, soccer, and combat sports, he is the complete package when it comes to creating dynamic sports content. A polyglot who speaks Spanish, English, and Italian, Bruno has a comprehensive understanding of various sports, including NFL, College sports, MLB, soccer, boxing, and MMA. His broad expertise and linguistic skills position him well to engage a diverse global audience with insightful and engaging sports journalism.