The massive question heading into Sunday's Matchday 2 clash at Ullevaal Stadion is whether the 41-year-old icon will start for Portugal against a red-hot Norway side.

The veteran captain's availability remains a talking point ahead of the clash, while one goal would give him the opportunity to add another remarkable achievement to an already extraordinary international career.

Thomas Tuchel benched Jordan Pickford for England's Nations League opener against Spain, handing the start to Leeds United's James Trafford instead.

Lamine Yamal headlines Spain's first lineup since winning the World Cup as La Roja opens its Nations League campaign against England at Wembley.

The Chelsea star had been expected to be part of the new international cycle after being recalled to the squad, but another late change has ruled him out of Saturday’s contest.

Kylian Mbappe's early withdrawal against Turkiye has raised injury concerns just days into Zinedine Zidane's tenure as France coach.

Roberto Mancini and Mark van Bommel make their competitive debuts as Italy host Belgium in their 2026-27 UEFA Nations League opener.

Thibaut Courtois will not be part of Belgium's squad for their UEFA Nations League opener against Italy, after the goalkeeper announced he's stepping away from international duty for the entirety of the competition. The decision, confirmed in the mixed zone after Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League win over Inter Milan, means Courtois won't feature even […]

Ronaldo started against Wales and remained heavily involved throughout a tense Nations League contest, but Jesus eventually decided that another option was needed for the closing stages.

Kylian Mbappe is set to start and captain France as they open their UEFA Nations League campaign against Turkiye at the Kocaeli Stadyumu, marking Zinedine Zidane's first match in charge of Les Bleus. The Real Madrid forward missed a training session earlier in the week with flu-like symptoms, but Zidane confirmed he's back to full […]

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score in Portugal's Nations League opener against Wales, remaining 21 goals shy of the 1,000-goal milestone.

The gap between the two sides has been reflected in recent results and squad strength, but another important measure of their current standing on the international stage will come into focus before kickoff.

Xavi and Jurgen Klopp make their international coaching debuts as the Netherlands host Germany in the opening match of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League.

The final result in Lisbon will immediately shape the opening Group A4 standings, although the exact consequences of a Portugal win, draw or loss could become much more significant as the campaign develops.

Erling Haaland is set to lead Norway's attack against Denmark in both sides' opening match of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League.