Portugal secures quarter-final spot, Haaland limps off in Norway's loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Portugal clinched a place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over Norway at Estádio Do Dragão on Sunday. The title-holders maintained their perfect record in the competition, highlighted by Goncalo Ramos' decisive goal in the closing minutes. However, the match was marred for Norway as star forward Erling Haaland limped off the field, raising concerns for Manchester City ahead of their upcoming fixtures. With this result, Portugal solidifies its lead in Group A4, six points clear of second-place Denmark, who defeated Wales 1-0 in another group match.
- •Portugal wins 2-1 over Norway in Nations League match.
- •Goncalo Ramos scores the match-winner for Portugal.
- •Erling Haaland leaves the field injured for Norway.
- •Portugal finishes top of Group A4, advancing to quarter-finals.
- •Denmark secures second place with a win against Wales.
- 9:47 PMYahoo Sports — Portugal continue winning ways without Cristiano Ronaldo as Erling Haaland limps off
- 9:42 PMThe Guardian Sport — Nations League roundup: Haaland limps off in Norway’s loss to Portugal
"Portugal qualify for quarter-finals Greece hold Germany to draw Title-holders Portugal maintained their 100% record in the Nations League with a 2-1 home win over Norway on Sunday to seal a place in the March quarter-finals, while Manchester City’s problems may have got worse after Erling Haaland limped off for the visitors. Portugal hope their victory at the Estádio Do Dragão shifts the focus further away from Cristiano Ronaldo’s abrupt exit from the squad last week. Goncalo Ramos netted 11 minutes from time to ensure they secured a top-two finish in Group A4 as they moved six points ahead of second-placed Denmark, who won 1-0 at Wales. Continue reading...
"Haaland limped off the pitch in worrying scenes for the Norway star as his side lost 2-1 to Portugal
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 9:47 PMPortugal continue winning ways without Cristiano Ronaldo as Erling Haaland limps off
Haaland limped off the pitch in worrying scenes for the Norway star as his side lost 2-1 to Portugal
- The Guardian SportOct 4, 2026, 9:42 PMNations League roundup: Haaland limps off in Norway’s loss to Portugal
Portugal qualify for quarter-finals Greece hold Germany to draw Title-holders Portugal maintained their 100% record in the Nations League with a 2-1 home win over Norway on Sunday to seal a place in the March quarter-finals, while Manchester City’s problems may have got worse after Erling Haaland limped off for the visitors. Portugal hope their victory at the Estádio Do Dragão shifts the focus further away from Cristiano Ronaldo’s abrupt exit from the squad last week. Goncalo Ramos netted 11 minutes from time to ensure they secured a top-two finish in Group A4 as they moved six points ahead of second-placed Denmark, who won 1-0 at Wales. Continue reading...
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