Norway defeats Wales 3-1 to stay in Nations League quarter-final contention

Norway defeated Wales 3-1 at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo on November 14, 2026, to remain in contention for the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals. The victory moves Norway into second place in Group A4 with 6 points. Wales remains at the bottom of the group with 3 points and is eliminated from the competition.

Norway secures vital group victory

The Norwegian side broke a streak of three consecutive losses in the UEFA tournament with this win. Antonio Nusa opened the scoring for Norway in the 59th minute following a corner kick. Andreas Schjelderup expanded the lead in the 68th minute after receiving an assist from Erling Haaland.

Wales responded in the 79th minute when David Brooks scored a goal via a chip shot over goalkeeper Egil Selvik. However, Erling Haaland secured the win for Norway in the 88th minute by scoring a penalty after being fouled by Connor Roberts. The 26-year-old Haaland has now scored 66 total goals in 60 international matches.

Group A4 standings and elimination

The result significantly alters the landscape of Group A4. Norway has reached 6 points, which places the team in second place within the group standings. Conversely, Wales remains at the bottom of the group with 3 points. According to reports from viva.co.id, Wales is automatically eliminated from the tournament due to this loss.

The group standings create a critical situation for the remaining teams. Denmark also holds 6 points in the group, but the Danish team has played one fewer match than Norway. Because the Nations League uses an Olympic-style tie-breaking system in the event of equal points, the final standings remain highly competitive.

Upcoming quarter-final qualification match

Norway faces a decisive match on November 17 to determine whether the team qualifies for the quarter-finals. The Norwegian team will play against Denmark to decide their advancement in the tournament. This match will determine if the Norwegian team can secure a spot in the next stage of the competition.

The manager for Norway, Stale Solbakken, leads a squad that includes players such as Martin Odegaard, Oscar Bobb, and Antonio Musa. The Welsh side featured players including Daniel James, Harry Wilson, and Sander Berge during the match at Ullevaal Stadion.

Glossary

• quarter-finals — The quarter-finals is a stage in the tournament. In this round, the higher seed was the host team.
• Ullevaal Stadion — A stadium that has hosted the most matches in the Eliteserien top flight. No clubs in the Eliteserien use it as their home ground.
• UEFA Nations League — A football competition. It uses an Olympic-style tie-breaking system in the event of equal points.