Erling Haaland proved decisive once again as Norway defeated Denmark 3-2 in a thrilling opening Nations League clash.

The Scandinavian derby delivered an entertaining contest, with both sides refusing to give up. Oscar Bobb and Erling Haaland put the hosts in front, but Denmark responded in style. Mikkel Damsgaard and Rasmus Højlund found the net to complete the comeback and level the score.

However, with the game finely poised, Haaland had the final say. The Manchester City striker struck again in the 74th minute to complete his brace and restore Norway's lead. This time, Denmark had no answer as the hosts held on for a 3-2 victory.

UEFA Nations League 2026-27

Norway - Denmark 3:2 (2:1)
Goals: Bobb, 14 (1:0); Håland E., 18 (2:0); Damsgaard M., 25 (2:1); Höjlund R., 60 (2:2); Håland E., 74 (3:2)

Norway: Nyland; Ajer; Ryerson; Heggem; Berg P. (Schjelderup, 66); Aursnes (Wolfe, 66); Berge; Odegaard; Bobb (Aasgaard T., 66); Håland E.; Nusa (Thorstvedt, 89)
Substitution: Wolfe (from 66 till 93); Aasgaard T. (from 66); Schjelderup (from 66); Thorstvedt (from 89)
Bench: Tangvik; Selvik; Bjørtuft; Ostigard; Holmgren Pedersen; Blomberg O.; Strand Larsen; Botheim
Yellow Cards: Wolfe 68, 93
Red cards: Wolfe 93'

Denmark: Jörgensen F.; Andersen J.; Provstgaard; Kristensen R.; Dorgu (Isaksen G., 75); Maehle; Hjulmand (Jørgensen T., 88); Damsgaard M. (Gronbaek, 82); Hojbjerg; Froholdt (Bidstrup, 75); Höjlund R. (Högh K., 82)
Substitution: Bidstrup (from 75); Isaksen G. (from 75); Gronbaek (from 82); Högh K. (from 82); Jørgensen T. (from 88)
Bench: Jungdal; Hermansen; Hogsberg; Bak; Gaaei; Nelsson V.; Daghim
Yellow Cards: Kristensen R. 38; Dorgu 70; Isaksen G. 91