Wales falls to Norway and gets complicated in the Nations League
Wales lost 3-1 to Norway in Oslo and staying in the Nations League is complicated.
By Joaquín Castro
November 14, 2026 at 10:13 PM
According to Skysports.
Why it matters
The outcome has implications for form, confidence, and the next fixtures on the calendar.
Key points
- Wales fall to Norway and get complicated in the Nations League.
- Wales lost 3-1 to Norway in Oslo and staying in the Nations League is complicated.
- Wales beaten in Norway as threat of Nations League relegation grows.
The Welsh team suffered a tough defeat in Oslo, where they were beaten 3-1 by their counterpart from Norway, in a match corresponding to the Nations League. Although the result was negative, the Welsh showed an improvement in their game, although it was not enough to avoid the fall.
With this result, Wales is complicated in the Nations League, as it remains in last place in group 1 of League B, with only one point, and now runs the risk of being relegated to League C of this tournament.
The match started very complicated for the Welsh, since in the 6th minute they were surprised by a goal from Aursnes, who scored first after a cross from the right by Kvaratskhelia. Wales reacted and began to dangerously reach the rival goal, but the Norwegian defense was firm and did not allow the Welsh to complete their arrivals.
It was not until the 26th minute that Wales managed to make one of their attacks effective, when Fulham striker Wilson was knocked down inside the area by defender Strand, and the match referee signaled the maximum penalty. Gareth Bale was in charge of taking the penalty, and with a strong shot placed on the left side of the goal, the Welsh captain managed to equalize the match.
However, Wales' tie did not last long, since in the 31st minute, Norway took the lead again, this time thanks to a goal from its star Erling Haaland, who received a filtered pass and after controlling the ball, defined with a cross shot before the Welsh goalkeeper came out.
With the score at 2-1, Wales again looked for an equalizer before the end of the first half, and came close to achieving it when in the 39th minute, a header from Kieffer Moore hit the crossbar.
For the second half, Wales continued looking for the goal, but found a Norway well planted on defense that did not give space. Despite this, the Welsh coach, Craig Bellamy, made some changes seeking greater freshness in the attack.
The modifications worked and Wales began to create more danger, but continued to lack aim.
When it seemed that Wales were going to find the tying goal, in the 85th minute, Norway sealed the match with a goal from Haaland, who again appeared to score, this time with a volley shot after a cross from the left.
With this defeat, Wales remains in last place in group 1 of League B of the Nations League, with only one point, and now runs the risk of being relegated to League C of this tournament.
What's next
Attention now turns to the next fixture, possible lineup changes, and how coaches use this result in their preparation.