Norway beat Wales 3-1 in a gripping UEFA Nations League clash at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo on Saturday, 14 November 2026, ending a 25-year wait for a victory over Wales and moving into second place in League A Group 4.
The first half ended goalless, but not for want of trying from Wales. Leeds United winger Dan James threatened on three separate occasions, firing wide twice in the space of four minutes before a 43rd-minute strike was denied by Norway goalkeeper Egil Selvik's resolute near-post stop.
Both sides came into the contest sitting in the bottom two spots in the group, looking to boost their League A survival bids while also holding out hope of making a late dash for a top-two finish. Despite being forced to negotiate periods of dangerous Norwegian possession, Craig Bellamy's Wales went closest to breaking the deadlock in the first period before Norway took control after the break.
Norway took control after the break. Antonio Nusa grabbed the opener just before the hour mark, pouncing onto Joe Rodon's defensive header from a corner, cutting inside onto his right foot and drilling a low shot from the edge of the box beyond Wales goalkeeper Karl Darlow. It was the RB Leipzig winger's first goal in League A.
The hosts doubled their lead within two minutes of Andreas Schjelderup's arrival on the pitch. Nusa raced onto a long ball before feeding Erling Haaland, who quickly squared the ball for the Benfica winger to slot home a simple finish.
Wales refused to go down without a fight. Ethan Ampadu forced Selvik into a superb stop, and moments later David Brooks pulled a goal back, exchanging a neat one-two with Harry Wilson before racing into the box and cleverly lifting the ball over the goalkeeper to score his eighth international goal.
Haaland then dashed Wales' renewed belief. The Manchester City striker sent Darlow the wrong way from the penalty spot after Connor Roberts was penalised for a clumsy challenge on Schjelderup, wrapping up the win with the decisive third goal. The victory could have been more emphatic — Darlow saved late from Nusa before Ben Davies blocked Haaland's rebound.
The result moved Stale Solbakken's Norway up to second in League A Group 4, six points behind leaders Portugal, and left them in control of their qualification destiny heading into the final group game. The top two teams will advance to two-legged quarter-finals in March 2027, with the winners qualifying for the Finals in June 2027. Wales, meanwhile, are bottom of the group and play Portugal in their final group match on Tuesday.
Norway vs Wales 3-1: Brief Scores
| Match | Norway vs Wales, UEFA Nations League League A Group 4, Matchday 5 |
| Date | Saturday, 14 November 2026 |
| Venue | Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo |
| Result | Norway 3-1 Wales |
| Norway scorers | Antonio Nusa, Andreas Schjelderup, Erling Haaland (penalty) |
| Wales scorer | David Brooks |
| Group position | Norway 2nd in Group A4; Wales bottom |