Norway striker Erling Haaland asks to be substituted in Nations League loss to Portugal due to fatigue

On Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Porto, Portugal, Norway lost 2-1 to Portugal in a Nations League match. Erling Haaland, Norway's striker, requested a substitution in the 67th minute and limped off, raising injury concerns. Norway's coach Ståle Solbakken said Haaland was tired from his heavy schedule and had discussed limiting his playing time. Haaland did not score in this match or the previous one against Wales. He is Manchester City's only senior striker, and City faces Liverpool next. This comes amid City's financial scandal and appeal against a Premier League ruling.