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Portugal beats Norway and qualifies for the quarter-finals

Portugal defeated Norway (2-1) in the Nations League, securing its spot in the quarter-finals without Cristiano Ronaldo.

6 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Portugal beats Norway and qualifies for the quarter-finals — Photo: Meraj Chhaya · Flickr · BY

On Sunday, Portugal won its match against Norway (2-1) during the fourth matchday of the Nations League group stage. This victory ensures the Seleçao a place in the quarter-finals, marking a perfect performance with four wins in as many matches.

The match was marked by an opening goal from Kristoffer Ajer for Norway. However, Joao Cancelo quickly intervened with a long-range half-volley to equalize before halftime.

The match took place without Cristiano Ronaldo, who left the national team last Wednesday. Despite this absence, the team managed to maintain its high level of performance.

Archive photo: Portugal beats Norway and qualifies for the quarter-finals — Archive photoPhoto: Jules Verne Times Two · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The victory was celebrated by the players and coaching staff, who continue to demonstrate their cohesion since the beginning of the competition. Portugal is now preparing for the quarter-finals, looking to defend its unbeaten record in the Nations League.

Meanwhile, France has also progressed in the competition. With a recent victory of 4-1 against Belgium, the French team is on track to secure its qualification for the quarter-finals, which could be decided on the next matchday.

The Nations League matches continue to generate interest, with many teams battling for their position in the standings. Portugal and France stand out among the competing teams.

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