The 2026/27 Nations League starts with a 1-1 draw between Germany and the Netherlands, in the big match that also marks the debut of Klopp and Xavi on the Mannschaft and Oranje benches: after the advantage of Felix Nmecha, it is Gakpo who equalizes in the 92nd minute. Jorge Jesus' new Portugal, meanwhile, begins the defense of the title with a 1-0 victory over Wales: the two-time winners of the competition triumph in Lisbon thanks to Joao Felix. Norway also smiles, after defeating Denmark 3-2 in the Scandinavian derby: Haaland (already the best scorer in the history of the competition) adds two more goals to his personal balance. Hojlund also scores.
LEAGUE A
In Group 2 of League A, Germany and the Netherlands draw 1-1: Klopp thus begins his new adventure as coach of the German national team, sharing the points with Xavi, who also makes his debut on the bench of the Oranje today. In the match at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, after the goal of van Dijk was disallowed (13') and the muscular injuries of Havertz and Brobbey (their condition will be assessed), the goals are scored by Felix Nmecha (32') and Gakpo (92'). Greece, meanwhile, defeats Serbia 2-1: Tzolis (74') and Douvikas, from Como (95'), overturn the goal of Zivkovic (4').
Norway also celebrated a victory, winning the Scandinavian derby against Denmark in Group 4: Bobb (14') and Haaland (18') opened the scoring, while former Sampdoria player Damsgaard (25') and Napoli's Hojlund (60') equalized, before Haaland's decisive goal (74') and Wolfe's red card (94'). Portugal, now coached by Jorge Jesus, also performed well: Ronaldo and his teammates beat Wales 1-0 with a goal from former Milan player Joao Felix (22'), getting their title defense off to a flying start. CR7 also scored a goal that was ruled out for offside (59').
LEAGUE B
Group 3 of League B records Austria's 3-1 victory over Israel: Frosinone midfielder Schmid (43'), Abu Farkhi (55') – who is later sent off for celebrating near the corner flag –, Mwene (90') and Kalajdzic (93') score from the penalty spot. Kosovo, meanwhile, defeats Ireland 1-0: former Lazio player Muriqi is decisive (83').
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LEAGUE C
Malta won 2-1 against Andorra in Group 1 of League C: Cardona (36') and Teuma (81') overturned Lopez's advantage (17'), while Chouref missed the penalty that could have given the hosts a third goal late in the match (85'). Lithuania, meanwhile, won 2-0 away against Liechtenstein in Group 2: the goals were scored by Michelbrink (53') and Dolznikov (66').
