Norway defeats Wales 3-1 in Oslo to move out of Group A4 last place

Norway defeated Wales 3-1 in an Oslo-based UEFA Nations League Group A4 match on Saturday, November 15, 2026. The victory allows Norway to move out of last place in Group A4, while Wales has fallen to the bottom of the group with 3 points. The match took place in Oslo, where Norway demonstrated clinical finishing to secure the result.

Match highlights and scoring

Norway took control of the match in the second half. Antonio Nusa scored for Norway in the 59th minute, followed by a goal from Andreas Schjelderup in the 68th minute. Wales managed to respond through David Brooks, who scored in the 79th minute. However, Erling Haaland secured the win for Norway by scoring a penalty in the 88th minute. According to Observador, the starting lineups included Oscar Bobb, Antonio Nusa, Martin Odegaard, Erling Haaland, and Andreas Schjelderup for Norway, while Wales featured Brennan Johnson, Lewis Koumas, Daniel James, Harry Wilson, Liam Cullen, and Ethan Ampadu. Observador also described the match as a boxing match.

Group standings and tournament context

The result shifts the dynamics of Group A4 significantly. Portugal currently leads the group with 12 points from four wins and has already qualified for the quarter-finals. Denmark sits in third place with 6 points. Norway has now won twice in the UEFA Nations League. Under the current tournament structure, the bottom two teams in the main tier of the UEFA Nations League will be relegated to League B. Additionally, the two worst third-placed teams and the two best fourth-placed teams will compete in relegation play-offs in March 2027.

What happens next

The group stage will conclude with upcoming fixtures for the remaining teams. Denmark is scheduled to play Portugal in Braga. Wales will travel to Cardiff to face Portugal to conclude their group stage campaign. Norway's coach, Stale Solbakken, noted that the game was a physical battle and that the team struggled with concentration and intensity in the first half. Wales coach Craig Bellamy stated that Norway is motivated by revenge for a previous loss and noted the consistency of the Wales team over many years.

Glossary

• Group A4 — Group A4 is a group within the UEFA Nations League C. It consists of teams competing in matches such as those between Iceland and Bulgaria.
• League B — League B is a tier within the UEFA Nations League. Teams from the main tier of the UEFA Nations League are relegated to this league.
• relegation play-offs — Relegation play-offs are a competition format used in tournaments. They involve the two worst third-placed teams and the two best fourth-placed teams.