UEFA Nations League Matchday 3 Results: Portugal Smash Denmark as Germany Beat Serbia
UEFA Nations League Matchday 3 delivered another action-packed night on October 1, 2026, with Portugal producing the biggest victory of the evening while Germany, Wales and several other sides collected important points.
Portugal defeated Denmark 4-2 in a six-goal thriller, Germany defeated Serbia 2-0 in Munich, Wales edged Norway 2-1 and Greece drew 2-2 with the Netherlands after surrendering a two-goal advantage.
The Republic of Ireland also drew 2-2 with Austria after leading 2-0, while Malta and Gibraltar played out a 1-1 draw. Azerbaijan and Liechtenstein produced the only goalless game of the featured results, finishing 0-0.
UEFA Nations League October 1 Results
Azerbaijan 0-0 Liechtenstein
Germany 2-0 Serbia
Greece 2-2 Netherlands
Denmark 2-4 Portugal
Wales 2-1 Norway
Republic of Ireland 2-2 Austria
Malta 1-1 Gibraltar
Portugal Smash Denmark 4-2
Portugal produced the headline result of October 1, defeating Denmark 4-2 in Copenhagen to make it three wins from three in League A4.
The holders continued their excellent start in a match that produced six goals. Portugal scored four times while Denmark managed two, but the home side could not prevent the visitors from taking another three points.
Matchday 3 headline: Portugal's 4-2 victory over Denmark kept the reigning Nations League champions perfect after three league-phase matches.
The result strengthens Portugal's position at the top end of Group A4 as the league phase moves deeper into its opening block of fixtures.
Germany Finally Get Their First Win
Germany responded to their difficult opening two matches with a 2-0 victory over Serbia in Munich.
Tom Bischof opened the scoring before Florian Wirtz doubled Germany's advantage in the second half.
The clean-sheet victory gives Germany three important points and leaves Serbia still searching for their first point after three matches.
Greece Let Two-Goal Lead Slip Against Netherlands
Greece looked on course for another victory after taking a 2-0 lead against the Netherlands.
Fotis Ioannidis opened the scoring before Georgios Masouras added a second just before half-time.
The Netherlands responded after the break. Virgil van Dijk pulled one back before Tijjani Reijnders equalised in the 89th minute to secure a 2-2 draw.
Greece therefore remain unbeaten after three matches, while the Netherlands leave with a point after a significant second-half comeback.
Wales Edge Norway 2-1
Wales claimed an important 2-1 victory over Norway in Cardiff.
Norway had taken the lead, but Wales responded to turn the match around. The result gives Wales another important boost in Group A4.
Norway, meanwhile, lose ground after entering the match with three points from their opening two fixtures.
Republic of Ireland and Austria Share Four Goals
The Republic of Ireland were twice ahead against Austria but ultimately had to settle for a 2-2 draw.
Troy Parrott scored both of Ireland's goals, including a first-half penalty, as the hosts established a two-goal advantage.
Austria responded strongly after the break, with Alexander Prass and Michael Gregoritsch scoring to bring the visitors level.
Comeback result: Ireland led 2-0 at half-time, but Austria scored twice in the second half to take a point from Dublin.
Malta and Gibraltar Draw 1-1
Malta and Gibraltar shared the points in a 1-1 draw in League D1.
Joseph Mbong gave Malta the lead early in the second half, but Gibraltar responded through James Scanlon to level the match.
Neither side could find a winning goal, leaving both teams with a point from the encounter.
Azerbaijan and Liechtenstein Play Out Goalless Draw
The opening match of the October 1 schedule ended without a goal as Azerbaijan drew 0-0 with Liechtenstein.
Azerbaijan entered the match after drawing with Lithuania in Matchday 2, while Liechtenstein were still looking for their first points of the league phase.
The stalemate leaves the Group D2 picture tightly contested as the league phase continues.
What Happened on Nations League Matchday 3?
Portugal remained perfect. Their 4-2 win over Denmark means the reigning champions have won all three of their matches.
Germany finally opened their win column. The 2-0 victory over Serbia gives Germany three points after a draw and defeat in their first two games.
Greece surrendered a two-goal lead. The 2-2 draw against the Netherlands means Greece remain unbeaten but missed the opportunity to take another maximum-points result.
Wales moved forward with a 2-1 win. Their victory over Norway adds another important three points to their campaign.
Three draws added to the night's results. Azerbaijan-Liechtenstein finished 0-0, Ireland-Austria ended 2-2 and Malta-Gibraltar finished 1-1.
October 1: Full Results Roundup
The seven featured October 1 matches produced 19 goals, with Portugal's 4-2 victory over Denmark providing the highest-scoring game.
Germany's 2-0 victory was the only clean-sheet win among the featured League A and League B fixtures, while Greece and the Netherlands, Ireland and Austria, and Malta and Gibraltar all shared the points.
With Matchday 3 continuing on October 2 and October 3, attention now turns to another group of important fixtures, including France vs Italy, Belgium vs Türkiye, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Sweden, Ukraine vs Northern Ireland, Croatia vs England and Spain vs Czechia.
What's Next in Nations League Matchday 3?
Matchday 3 continues on Friday, October 2 before concluding on Saturday, October 3.
Friday's major fixtures include France vs Italy and Belgium vs Türkiye in League A, while Ukraine vs Northern Ireland and Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Sweden are among the important League B contests.
Saturday then brings two major Group A3 matches, with Croatia hosting England and Spain taking on Czechia.