Erling Haaland is confirmed to start for Norway as they host Denmark at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo for their opening 2026-27 UEFA Nations League League A match. This clash holds early-season importance, with both nations sharing Group A4 alongside Portugal and Wales. Norway enters the fixture with strong momentum, having reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. Coach Ståle Solbakken's side aims to make an early statement. Haaland has been in prolific form, scoring seven goals in seven matches for Manchester City this campaign. Denmark, conversely, is undergoing a transition after missing the World Cup. Mads Hermansen is set to take over as goalkeeper following Kasper Schmeichel’s international retirement, and Christian Eriksen also stepped away. Denmark will look to forward Rasmus Højlund to challenge Norway. The historical rivalry is competitive, with Denmark winning their last friendly 3-1 in 2024, even with Haaland on the scoresheet.