| Germany vs Netherlands | |
| MATCH | Nations League |
| DATE | 25 - 09 - 2026 |
| TIME | 12.15 AM IST |
| STADIUM | Stadium |
Norway vs Denmark Match Preview
Norway will return to competitive international action when they face Denmark in the Nations League on Thursday evening. The fixture will be Norway's first match since their impressive run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end with a narrow 2-1 defeat against England in the quarter-finals.
Stale Solbakken's team enjoyed an encouraging World Cup campaign, defeating Ivory Coast and Brazil in the knockout stages before England ended their journey in the last eight. Norway will now turn their attention to the Nations League as they prepare for a demanding international schedule.
Norway will play four matches during the current international window. After Thursday's meeting with Denmark, they will host Portugal on September 27 before travelling to face Wales and Portugal in October.
This campaign is particularly significant for Norway as they are competing in League A of the Nations League for the first time. They earned promotion from League B during the 2024-25 edition after producing a strong campaign.
Norway have also built an impressive record in the competition, winning 14 of their previous 24 Nations League matches. They have suffered only six defeats during that period, highlighting their consistency in the tournament.
Denmark Looking to Make an Impact
Denmark will also be looking to make a positive start to their Nations League campaign after missing out on qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
The Red and Whites have remained in League A throughout the last three editions of the Nations League and reached the quarter-finals during the 2024-25 campaign.
Brian Riemer's side have not played a competitive fixture since their World Cup qualifying campaign, but they were involved in two international friendlies in June. Denmark drew 0-0 with DR Congo before beating Ukraine 2-1.
Denmark also face a busy schedule during this international break. They will meet Wales at home later in September before playing Portugal at home and Wales away in October.
The historical head-to-head record gives Denmark the advantage. The two nations have met 86 times, with Denmark recording 52 victories compared with Norway's 22, while 12 encounters have ended level.
Norway form: WWLWWL
Denmark form: DLWLDW
Team News
Norway are expected to have several of their key players available for this important Nations League encounter. Alexander Sorloth is set to miss the match through injury, but captain Martin Odegaard, Erling Haaland and Sander Berge are available for selection.
Odegaard has continued to play an important role for Arsenal, while Haaland has made another strong start to the season with Manchester City. Both players are expected to feature from the beginning.
Haaland remains one of Norway's most important attacking threats and has an outstanding international record, having scored 62 goals in 55 appearances for his country.
Oscar Bobb and Antonio Nusa are also among the players competing for attacking positions.
Denmark have their own selection concerns, with Andreas Christensen unavailable after suffering a thigh injury during Barcelona's recent match against Sevilla. His absence could force Riemer to make changes to his defensive setup.
Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu could be used on the left side, while Rasmus Hojlund is expected to lead the Danish attack.
There is also uncertainty surrounding Denmark's goalkeeper position following Kasper Schmeichel's retirement. West Ham United goalkeeper Mads Hermansen is one of the candidates to take over as the team's first-choice goalkeeper and could start against Norway.
With both teams entering a new Nations League campaign and possessing several high-profile players, Thursday's meeting promises to be an intriguing contest.