The battle for places in the UEFA Nations League knockout stages continues today, with Portugal's clash against Denmark headlining an eight-match European schedule.
As reported by İdman.Biz, the fifth round of the competition will also feature several important encounters, including Norway against Wales, Sweden versus Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Northern Ireland against Ukraine.
Portugal have enjoyed a perfect campaign so far, winning all four matches and collecting 12 points to secure their place in the quarterfinals. A draw against Denmark would be enough for José Jesus' side to guarantee first place in the group.
Denmark currently sit second with six points and will be looking to strengthen their position in the race for the knockout stages.
The two teams previously met in October, when Portugal claimed an impressive 4-2 away victory. This encounter will also mark Portugal's first home appearance since Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from international football.
In the same group, Norway will host Wales in another crucial fixture. Both teams have collected three points, with Wales occupying third place and Norway sitting fourth.
Erling Haaland and his teammates will be seeking revenge after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Wales in October. A victory would keep Norway's hopes of reaching the quarterfinals alive.
League B also promises several intriguing contests.
Sweden, who lead their group with 10 points, will welcome second-placed Bosnia and Herzegovina, who have eight. Both sides remain unbeaten in the competition, making their meeting potentially decisive in the battle for promotion.
Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres will be looking to extend his remarkable scoring streak in the Nations League.
In Group B2, leaders Northern Ireland, with eight points, face Ukraine, who have collected four. Hungary, currently second with seven points, will take on bottom-placed Georgia, who have just two.
Meanwhile, Austria, with eight points, will host the Republic of Ireland, who have five, in Group B3. Kosovo, also on five points, face Israel, who have collected two.
Poland, with four points, will meet Romania, who have lost all four matches and remain without a point.
Outside the Nations League, Japan and Brazil will meet in an international friendly in Singapore.
Today's match schedule (Baku time):
UEFA Nations League – League A
21:00 – Norway vs Wales
23:45 – Portugal vs Denmark
UEFA Nations League – League B
18:00 – Kosovo vs Israel
21:00 – Georgia vs Hungary
23:45 – Northern Ireland vs Ukraine
23:45 – Austria vs Republic of Ireland
23:45 – Romania vs Poland
23:45 – Sweden vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
International friendly
14:15 – Japan vs Brazil
