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Why Isn’t Cristiano Ronaldo Starting Against Norway?
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- Sep 27, 2026, 6:04 PM UTC
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In a surprising turn of events, Cristiano Ronaldo won't start today for Portugal against Norway in Oslo in Matchday 2 of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of Portugal's starting lineup for the trip to face Norway, a surprising call given the magnitude of the matchup against Erling Haaland's side in Oslo. The decision comes after Ronaldo was already substituted off during Portugal's 1-0 win over Wales in the opening game…
The iconic forward struggled to leave his mark against Wales last time out.