Norway - Denmark

Norway and Denmark begin their UEFA Nations League A Group 4 journey on 24 September 2026 at Ullevaal. Both sides enter this opening matchday looking to establish early momentum in a challenging group. Norway will rely on the attacking threat of Erling Haaland, though they must navigate the absence of Alexander Soerloth. Denmark arrives with a reshaped midfield, as the team manages the significant unavailability of Christian Eriksen and Christian Noergaard due to injury. Joachim Andersen will be tasked with anchoring the defensive line in the absence of Andreas Christensen.

The two nations last met in a friendly on 8 June 2024, where Denmark secured a 3-1 victory. As they renew this regional rivalry, the focus shifts to how these expected XIs adapt to the tactical demands of the competition. With both teams missing key personnel, the tactical battle between Martin Oedegaard and the Danish midfield trio of Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg, Morten Hjulmand, and Mads Bidstrup may prove decisive in determining who controls the tempo at Ullevaal.