Portugal vs Norway: A Big Night at the Dragão

The countdown is on for another big night of football in Porto. On 4 October at 7:45 PM, Portugal will face Norway at the Estádio do Dragão in the UEFA Nations League - a match that arrives with plenty of anticipation.

This will be a particularly interesting game for Portuguese fans, as it marks one of the first official matches of a new era for the national team under Jorge Jesus. The Portuguese coach has taken over the Seleção after the 2026 World Cup, and his first Nations League campaign will see Portugal face Norway, Denmark and Wales.

There is also a familiar face at the heart of the squad. Cristiano Ronaldo remains part of Jorge Jesus's first Portugal squad, alongside many of the country's biggest stars. For football fans visiting Porto, this could be a particularly special opportunity to see one of the greatest players in Portuguese football history wearing the national shirt at the Dragão.

Norway, meanwhile, brings its own generation of stars, including Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, making this a meeting between two exciting European sides.

Experience the Dragão

For visitors to Porto, a Portugal match is about much more than the 90 minutes on the pitch. On match day, the area around the Estádio do Dragão comes alive with Portuguese flags, national shirts and supporters heading to the stadium.

The Dragão also has a special place in the history of the Seleção. Portugal famously won the 2019 UEFA Nations League final at the stadium, defeating the Netherlands 1–0.

So, if you're in Porto on 4 October, get ready for an evening of Portuguese football, a new chapter under Jorge Jesus, and the possibility of seeing Cristiano Ronaldo and some of the country's biggest stars in action.