Portugal can seal Nations League quarter-final qualification against Norway on Sunday at the Estádio do Dragão, and they do not need to win to do it. A draw is enough to send them through, while a victory would take them to 12 points and make the job simpler still. Portugal have three wins in three and 9 points already, so the meeting with Portugal vs Norway is a chance to close it out early.
Portugal's qualification path
A draw on 4 October is enough for Portugal to reach 10 points and secure passage. That is the line that matters most, because they have already built a perfect start to the group with nine points from three straight wins. If they beat Norway, they move to 12 and guarantee progression to the next stage.
The first-place route is narrower. Portugal can finish top if they beat Norway and Wales and Denmark draw, which would leave both rivals on four points and Portugal clear at 12.
Training flags before Norway
The final training session before Portugal vs Norway brought two names worth watching. João Félix did specific work on Friday at the Olival, while Francisco Conceição was on conditioned training two days before the match.
A Bola also reported that the starters from the Denmark match were spared in Friday's session at the Olival. Félix has 3 goals in 3 Nations League appearances, so Portugal will want him as close to full speed as possible. Conceição has only 148 Portugal minutes this season, which explains the careful handling.
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