# Nations League: Haaland limps off in Norway's loss

> Haaland exits as Norway loses to Portugal in Nations League.
- Title: Nations League: Haaland limps off in Norway's loss | Shortify
- Summary: Haaland exits as Norway loses to Portugal in Nations League. Portugal beat Norway 2-1 to secure Nations League quarter-finals spot while Haaland limped off.
- Keywords: nations league, portugal, norway, erling haaland, manchester city, cristiano ronaldo, jorge jesus, goncalo ramos, denmark, germany, greece, netherlands
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/04/nations-league-roundup-haaland-limps-off-in-norways-loss-to-portugal
- Published: 2026-10-04T21:42:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nations league, portugal, norway, erling haaland, manchester city, cristiano ronaldo, jorge jesus, goncalo ramos, denmark, germany, greece, netherlands
## Portugal win Nations League group
Portugal secured a 2-1 home win over Norway to seal a place in the March quarter-finals.
## Haaland limps off
Erling Haaland limped off for Manchester City after Norway's loss.
## Ronaldo's exit
Portugal hope their victory shifts focus away from Cristiano Ronaldo's abrupt exit from the squad.
## Ramos scores winner
Gonçalo Ramos scored the winning goal from the edge of the box after João Félix headed across.
## Red card for Conceição
Francisco Conceição received a red card four minutes from time after a cynical thumbs up.
## Jorge Jesus on Ronaldo
Jorge Jesus said Ronaldo can return to the squad if he wishes.
## Key takeaway

Portugal beat Norway 2-1 to secure Nations League quarter-finals spot while Haaland limped off.