25 Days to Go: Ronaldo vs. Haaland for the Very First Time

Football fans around the world are counting down the days. In just 25 days, two of the biggest stars in football will finally meet on the pitch for the first time.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Erling Haaland of Norway are set to face each other when their national teams clash in the UEFA Nations League on September 27, 2026. The match will take place at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, Norway.

A Historic First Meeting

Despite being two of the most prolific goalscorers in modern football, Ronaldo and Haaland have never played against each other for club or country. For years, their careers have run in parallel, but they have never shared the same pitch in a competitive match.

Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese superstar, has been the standard-bearer for his country for nearly two decades. Haaland, the young Norwegian goal machine, has become one of the most feared strikers in the world. Now, their paths will finally cross.

The Match Details

Portugal and Norway are in Group A4 of the Nations League, alongside Denmark and Wales. The match in Oslo will be Portugal's second group-stage game, just three days after they host Wales at home.

The game kicks off at 20:45 local time on Sunday, September 27.

What's at Stake

Both teams will be looking to start their Nations League campaign strongly. Portugal are the defending champions of the competition, while Norway earned promotion to League A for this edition.

For fans, however, this match is about more than just points. It's about witnessing two generations of football greatness face each other for the very first time. The countdown is on.