Portugal Vs Norway Predicted Line-Up: Likely XI With Nuno Mendes And Vitinha

Head coach Jorge Jesus decided to hand starts to Nuno Mendes and Vitinha against Norway. Both Paris Saint-Germain players maintain a key role for the Seleção das Quinas in this <a href= »https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/ »>UEFA Nations League</a> campaign.

In contrast, João Neves takes a spot on the bench at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto. The young Paris Saint-Germain midfielder had already started among the substitutes during the 1-0 victory over Wales. He also began on the bench against Denmark (4-2).

Portugal field Diogo Costa, a back four featuring Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Veiga and Nuno Mendes, alongside a midfield of Palhinha, Conceiçao, Vitinha and Bruno Fernandes. Up front, Gonçalo Ramos partners João Félix. For the Norwegian side, the starting XI features Selvik, Aursnes, Ajer, Ostigard, Moller Wolfe, Odegaard, Berge, Berg, Schjelderup, Erling Haaland and Nusa.

The heavy workload placed on Nuno Mendes demands genuine vigilance from the capital club. The left-back is set for a 4th consecutive start in the Portuguese jersey during this international break, while the club calendar remains particularly demanding.

Meanwhile, Vitinha enjoys a sparkling run of form after scoring his first international goal against the Danes. Having secured a 2-1 first-leg victory in Oslo, Portugal will secure their qualification for the quarter-finals with another win in this group A4.

This international fixture takes place this Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM on L’Équipe live foot. Luis Enrique will monitor his players ahead of the return of Ligue 1 against Le Mans (Saturday, October 10). That clash will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the Parc des Princes.