The Norway men's national football team are aiming to show a different face when they open their UEFA Nations League campaign against Denmark on Thursday. The match comes on the back of a disappointing 4-1 home defeat to France at the end of June.
Norway led 1-0 through a goal from Erling Haaland but collapsed in the second half, conceding four times. It was a clear setback after a positive period featuring wins against Brazil and Ivory Coast. The national team currently sits second in their World Cup qualifying group with six points, three behind leaders France.
Since the loss to France, Norway have played two friendlies. They lost 2-1 to England at home in July but had previously secured two impressive away victories. Their recent record shows a mixed run of three wins and two losses from their last five matches. The team's top scorer this season is Erling Haaland with seven goals in five appearances.
The meeting with neighbours Denmark on Thursday 24 September at 20:45 local time is a key opportunity to correct the impression. It is the first match of the new Nations League season in League A. View the full squad and schedule for the coming games on our fixtures page. The fixture will be played at Ullevaal Stadium.
