UEFA Nations League Matchday 4 Results: Portugal Reach Quarter-Finals as Netherlands Beat Serbia

UEFA Nations League Matchday 4 delivered another dramatic round of results on October 4, 2026, with Portugal becoming the first team to secure a place in the quarter-finals after beating Norway 2-1.

The reigning champions maintained their perfect record in League A4, while the Netherlands moved to the top of Group A2 after defeating Serbia 2-1. Denmark also picked up a crucial 1-0 victory over Wales.

Germany were held to a goalless draw by Greece, while Austria drew 1-1 with Kosovo. Azerbaijan defeated Lithuania 1-0 and Malta edged Andorra 1-0.

UEFA Nations League October 4 Results

Portugal Reach the Quarter-Finals

Portugal produced the headline result of October 4, defeating Norway 2-1 to become the first nation to book a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals.

Norway took the lead in the first half through Kristoffer Ajer, but Portugal responded and eventually turned the match around.

João Cancelo helped Portugal draw level before Gonçalo Ramos struck in the 79th minute to complete the comeback.

Portugal now sit six points clear of second-placed Denmark in Group A4 and have maintained their 100% record in the league phase.

Netherlands Move Top After Serbia Win

The Netherlands defeated Serbia 2-1 in Eindhoven to move to the top of Group A2.

The Dutch opened the scoring when a Teun Koopmeiners free-kick found its way into the Serbian goal in the first half.

Serbia responded through teenager Mihajlo Cvetković, who headed in his first international goal to bring the visitors level.

The Netherlands eventually regained the lead when Joshua Zirkzee finished from close range in the second half, securing three important points.

Germany Held by Greece

Germany were unable to build on their Matchday 3 victory after being held to a 0-0 draw by Greece in Thessaloniki.

Germany controlled much of the contest but could not turn their possession and pressure into a winning goal.

The result leaves Germany with only one victory from their opening four matches under coach Jürgen Klopp.

Greece, meanwhile, remain firmly involved in the Group A2 battle after collecting another point.

Denmark Beat Wales 1-0

Denmark defeated Wales 1-0 to strengthen their position behind Portugal in Group A4.

The narrow victory keeps Denmark six points behind Portugal, who have already secured a top-two finish.

Wales were unable to reproduce their Matchday 3 victory over Norway and now face a tougher battle for position in the group.

Austria Held by Kosovo

Austria remained top of Group B3 despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Kosovo.

The result gave Austria another point and preserved their three-point advantage at the top of the group.

Kosovo will take encouragement from earning a point against the group leaders as the league phase moves forward.

Azerbaijan Move Top of Group D2

Azerbaijan defeated Lithuania 1-0 to take control of Group D2.

Abdulakh Khaibulaev scored his first international goal to settle the contest and hand Azerbaijan another important three points.

Azerbaijan are now the only unbeaten side in Group D2 after four matches.

Malta Edge Andorra

Malta continued their impressive Group D1 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Andorra.

The narrow home victory moved Malta five points clear at the top of Group D1.

Andorra were unable to find an equaliser as Malta held on for another valuable three points.

What Happened on Nations League Matchday 4?

Portugal qualified for the quarter-finals. Their 2-1 victory over Norway guaranteed the reigning champions a top-two finish in Group A4.

The Netherlands moved to the top of Group A2. Their 2-1 victory over Serbia lifted them above Greece on goal difference.

Germany were held without a goal. Greece and Germany finished 0-0, leaving Germany with only one victory from their first four matches.

Denmark closed the gap behind Portugal. Their 1-0 win over Wales kept them six points behind the group leaders.

Azerbaijan and Malta strengthened their positions. Azerbaijan beat Lithuania 1-0 to move top of Group D2, while Malta defeated Andorra 1-0 and opened a five-point lead in Group D1.

Two matches ended level. Kosovo-Austria finished 1-1, and Greece-Germany produced the day's only goalless draw.

October 4: Full Results Roundup

The eight October 4 matches produced 14 goals, with Portugal's 2-1 victory over Norway and the Netherlands' 2-1 win against Serbia among the headline results.

Portugal's victory was the most significant result of the day as the reigning champions became the first team to qualify for the Nations League quarter-finals.

The Netherlands also made a major move in League A2, while Denmark kept pressure on Portugal with a narrow win over Wales.

In the lower leagues, Azerbaijan moved top of Group D2 and Malta strengthened their lead in Group D1.

What's Next in Nations League Matchday 4?

Matchday 4 continues on Monday, October 5 with another major group of fixtures across Leagues A, B and C.

France face Belgium and Italy take on Türkiye in two major League A1 contests, while Northern Ireland meet Georgia and Ukraine face Hungary in League B2.

Bosnia and Herzegovina face Poland, Romania meet Sweden and Montenegro take on Armenia as the Matchday 4 schedule continues.