Was Jorge Jesus right? Portugal book Nations knockout place after stunners

Was Jorge Jesus right? Portugal book Nations knockout place after stunners The reigning Uefa Nations League champions showed that the controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo is still not affecting them on the pitch.  And they have already secured a place in the quarter-finals of the current edition. Portugal maintained their 100% record when they faced Norway in Porto. They went behind, but secured a 2-1 win to confirm their place in the knockout stage this Sunday (4) after four rounds.  With another goal from Gonçalo Ramos.  The day of League A clashes in the tournament also featured another German stumble, and they would not be advancing at this moment.  Check out the highlights from the 3:45 p.m. matches (Brasília time) below.  🇵🇹 Portugal 2 x 1 Norway 🇳🇴 Portugal were the better side in the first half. Then towering Ajer showed he has talent. After a free-kick delivery, the Brentford defender scored a stunner, leaving his teammates in disbelief (35'). The problem for the visitors was that the Portuguese response did not take long. Throw-in taken, acres of space, and a superb first-time finish by João Cancelo (39').  Haaland only had his first real scoring chance at 60'. But he finished poorly after being set up by Berg. He was eventually substituted in the 69th minute without managing to stand out. Portugal looked more capable on the ball. And they found the winning goal after João Félix received from Vitinha and teed up Gonçalo Ramos perfectly (79'). It was the third straight goal for the No. 9, CR7's replacement.  Portugal were reduced to ten men late on after Maurizio Mariani decided Francisco Conceição had simulated being fouled for a penalty. The Juventus forward was shown a yellow card, sarcastically gave a thumbs-up, and was then sent off. The Seleção das Quinas moved to 12 points. Haaland & Co. remain on three. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales 0 x 1 Denmark 🇩🇰 Hojlund, from the penalty spot, secured an away win for Denmark. 📸 ADRIAN DENNIS - AFP or licensors A result that took his national team to six points. They are in second place. Wales have three. 🇳🇱 Netherlands 2 x 1 Serbia 🇷🇸 Koopmeiners put the hosts ahead with a free-kick that went past everyone (30'). The Serbian response came soon after, in the 35th minute, with Mihajlo Cvetkovic in the air. It was the 19-year-old's first goal for his national team.  But the win would go to Xavi's side. After failing to make a difference since arriving at United, Zirkzee only had to tap in almost on the line (72'). 📸 Dean Mouhtaropoulos - 2026 Getty Images The Netherlands moved to eight points. They lead because they have scored more goals than Greece. Serbia, meanwhile, remain pointless. 🇬🇷 Greece 0 x 0 Germany 🇩🇪 Germany were utterly dominant in the first half. They even scored through Burkardt, but there had been a handball by Bischof at the start of the move. Klopp's side pushed even harder after the break. But they were unsuccessful. 📸 SAKIS MITROLIDIS - AFP or licensors Germany moved to five points. They are currently in third place and still not inspiring much confidence in the current cycle. As things stand, they would be in a playoff to avoid relegation from the league.  League B 🇮🇪 Ireland 1 x 1 Israel 🇮🇱 The reunion after the controversial match hosted by Israel in Hungary ended in a draw. Parrott moved to four goals in the Nations League by converting a penalty in the 39th minute. But Dor Peretz (47') secured Israel's first point. The Group 3 standings are: Austria (eight), Kosovo (five), Ireland (four), and Israel (one).  Matches played earlier League B League D This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.