Espagne : Nico Williams forfait pour la suite de la trêve internationale

Un nouveau forfait vient toucher la sélection espagnole. Nico Williams quitte le rassemblement de la Roja après avoir ressenti une gêne à la cuisse gauche à l’issue du match face à la Croatie. L’ailier de l’Athletic Club ne participera donc pas aux prochaines rencontres internationales et retourne à Bilbao pour poursuivre sa récupération.

Une gêne persistante depuis le match contre la Croatie

Nico Williams avait ressenti une gêne à la cuisse gauche après la rencontre disputée à Séville face à la Croatie. Son état a été surveillé durant la journée de repos, mais l’international espagnol n’a pas pu prendre part à l’entraînement de jeudi en raison de douleurs toujours présentes.

Le staff médical décide de le libérer

Après les examens réalisés par le staff médical de la Fédération espagnole, la décision a été prise de libérer le joueur afin qu’il puisse poursuivre son processus de récupération avec son club. Nico Williams est ainsi forfait pour les prochaines échéances de l’Espagne, à Oviedo et à Split. forestarrow.help

Retour à Bilbao

L’Athletic Club a été informé de l’évolution de la situation et assurera désormais le suivi médical du joueur. Nico Williams va donc regagner Bilbao, où il poursuivra son traitement sous la supervision du staff médical de son club. La sélection espagnole compte désormais 25 joueurs.

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Wales vs Norway takes place at Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday, 1 October 2026 in UEFA Nations League A Group 4. Wales are looking for their first points after defeats to Portugal and Denmark, while Norway arrive on three points after beating Denmark before losing narrowly to Portugal.

The fixture brings Norway’s World Cup quarter-finalists to Cardiff for the first meeting between the countries since 2011. Wales won that game 4-1, but the current Norwegian side carries a major attacking threat through Erling Haaland and a squad competing in League A for the first time.

For the Wales vs Norway live score, confirmed lineups and match statistics, follow SP Score once the game begins.

Match information	Details
Competition	UEFA Nations League 2026/27
League / Group	League A – Group A4
Date	Thursday, 1 October 2026
Kick-off	19:45 Cardiff local / 20:45 SAST / 18:45 UTC
Venue	Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
Wales coach	Craig Bellamy
Norway coach	Stale Solbakken

The Football Association of Wales confirms Cardiff City Stadium as the venue and 19:45 as the local kick-off time. Wales remain at the same stadium for their next Nations League match against Denmark on 4 October, while Norway travel to Portugal.

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Wales vs Norway results enter Matchday 3 with the two teams in different positions. Wales have lost both of their opening matches without scoring, while Norway took three points from their first two home fixtures.

Team	P	W		D	L		GF-GA	Pts
Portugal	2	2		0	0		3-1	6
Norway	2	1		0	1		4-4	3
Denmark	2	1		0	1		4-3	3
Wales	2	0		0	2		0-3	0
Team			24 Sep			27 Sep
Wales			Portugal 1-0 Wales			Denmark 2-0 Wales
Norway			Norway 3-2 Denmark			Norway 1-2 Portugal

The top two teams in each League A group progress to the Nations League quarter-finals. That makes the Cardiff fixture important for Wales as they try to close the early gap, while Norway can strengthen their position with an away result.

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Wales vs Norway team news includes important defensive absences for Craig Bellamy. Joe Rodon is out with a hamstring injury and Dylan Lawlor is unavailable with a knee problem. Wales did welcome Harry Wilson, Jordan James and Ben Cabango back into the original Nations League squad, although Wilson entered the window with a quadriceps fitness concern.

Bellamy named a 28-player squad for the extended window and gave Cardiff City forward Cian Ashford his first senior call-up. Wales now have to respond quickly after the 2-0 defeat in Denmark.

Norway selected a 25-player squad for the four-match Nations League window. Erling Haaland, Oscar Bobb, Alexander Sorloth, Antonio Nusa, Sander Berge and Martin Odegaard were among the major names selected. Odegaard is a late fitness decision after picking up an injury in the 2-1 defeat to Portugal, while Haaland remains central to Norway’s attack.

Wales vs Norway lineups will be confirmed close to kick-off. Bellamy’s defensive injuries may influence the Welsh back line, while Norway’s midfield selection depends partly on Odegaard’s fitness.

Wales can call on Karl Darlow in goal, Ben Davies and Ben Cabango in defence, Ethan Ampadu and Jordan James in midfield, with Brennan Johnson and other attacking options further forward. Norway’s squad includes Orjan Nyland, Kristoffer Ajer, Julian Ryerson, Sander Berge, Oscar Bobb, Antonio Nusa, Alexander Sorloth and Haaland.

The confirmed starting elevens should take precedence over projected teams because both coaches are managing a four-match international window.

Wales vs Norway H2H covers 11 previous senior meetings in UEFA’s current match record. Norway have four wins, Wales have three and four matches ended in draws.

Date	Fixture	Result
12 Nov 2011	Wales vs Norway	Wales 4-1 Norway
6 Feb 2008	Wales vs Norway	Wales 3-0 Norway
27 May 2004	Norway vs Wales	0-0
5 Sep 2001	Norway vs Wales	Norway 3-2 Wales
7 Oct 2000	Wales vs Norway	1-1

Wales have won the two most recent meetings by a combined 7-1 scoreline, but both were friendlies and the last came almost 15 years ago. The 2026 Nations League meeting therefore carries a very different competitive context.

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Wales vs Norway stats show the clearest early contrast in attack. Wales have not scored in their opening two Nations League games, while Norway have four goals after scoring three against Denmark and one against Portugal.

Ethan Ampadu remains important to Wales because of his ability to protect the defence and move the ball through midfield. Brennan Johnson gives Bellamy pace in transition, while the return of Jordan James adds another midfield option.

Norway’s threat starts with Haaland but does not end there. Sorloth offers another central attacking presence, while Bobb and Nusa can attack from wider areas. Berge gives Solbakken physical strength and ball progression in midfield, and Odegaard’s availability would add another creative layer.

Wales vs Norway prediction analysis has to account for Wales’ difficult opening results and Norway’s stronger attacking start. Wales have home advantage and a positive recent H2H, but the 2008 and 2011 wins are too old to carry much weight against the current Norway side.

Norway arrive with more attacking evidence from the first two rounds, while Wales need to improve both their chance creation and their defensive control after the defeat in Copenhagen. Haaland’s presence also gives Norway a direct threat even when they do not dominate possession.

For Wales, the route into the match is to keep the midfield compact, prevent clean service into Norway’s forwards and use transitions more effectively. Norway will try to force Wales deeper and create enough supply for Haaland, Sorloth and the runners around them rather than depending on one player.

Wales vs Norway live coverage begins at 19:45 local time in Cardiff, 20:45 SAST and 18:45 UTC. Broadcast availability varies by territory, so viewers should check UEFA and authorised local listings for the service carrying the match where they are.

Confirmed lineups normally appear shortly before kick-off. Live-score coverage will then track goals, substitutions, cards, match statistics and the League A Group A4 table.

The UEFA Nations League match is on Thursday, 1 October 2026.

Kick-off is at 19:45 in Cardiff, 20:45 SAST and 18:45 UTC.

The match is at Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff.

They are in UEFA Nations League A Group A4 with Portugal and Denmark.

Wales lost 1-0 to Portugal and 2-0 to Denmark, leaving them without a point after two matches.

Norway beat Denmark 3-2 and then lost 2-1 to Portugal, giving them three points after two matches.

Across 11 previous senior meetings, Norway have four wins, Wales three and four matches ended in draws.

Yes. Haaland was selected in Stale Solbakken’s Nations League squad and remains one of Norway’s main attacking threats.

Broadcast rights vary by territory. Check UEFA and authorised local listings for viewing information and use live-score coverage for match events and statistics.

Wales vs Norway gives Wales an immediate opportunity to respond after two defeats and Norway a chance to move further into the Group A4 qualification places. Cardiff City Stadium provides Wales with their first home match of the campaign, but Norway arrive with more goals and three points already on the board.

The current matchup is more relevant than the old H2H alone. Wales need a stronger attacking performance, while Norway have to turn their forward quality into sustained pressure away from home. Team selection, Odegaard’s fitness and Wales’ response to their defensive absences should all influence the game.

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Denmark vs Portugal meets at Parken in Copenhagen on Thursday, 1 October 2026 in UEFA Nations League A Group 4. Portugal arrive top of the group with six points from two matches, while Denmark have three after responding to an opening defeat in Norway with a 2-0 home win over Wales.

The fixture also renews a recent Nations League rivalry. Denmark beat Portugal 1-0 in Copenhagen in the 2025 quarter-final first leg before Portugal won the return 5-2 after extra time to advance 6-3 on aggregate. This time the teams meet in the league phase with the Group A4 table already beginning to take shape.

For the Denmark vs Portugal live score, confirmed lineups and changing match statistics, follow SP Score once the match begins.

Match information	Details
Competition	UEFA Nations League 2026/27
League / Group	League A – Group A4
Date	Thursday, 1 October 2026
Kick-off	20:45 Copenhagen local / 20:45 SAST / 18:45 UTC
Venue	Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark
Denmark coach	Brian Riemer
Portugal coach	Jorge Jesus

The Danish Football Association confirms Parken as the venue and 20:45 as the local kick-off time. Denmark stay in the same international window for an away match against Wales on 4 October, while Portugal host Norway.

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Denmark vs Portugal results enter Matchday 3 with Portugal holding the only perfect record in Group A4. Jorge Jesus’ side beat Wales 1-0 and Norway 2-1, while Denmark recovered from a 3-2 defeat in Oslo by beating Wales 2-0 at Parken.

Team	P	W		D	L		GF-GA	Pts
Portugal	2	2		0	0		3-1	6
Norway	2	1		0	1		4-4	3
Denmark	2	1		0	1		4-3	3
Wales	2	0		0	2		0-3	0
Team			24 Sep			27 Sep
Denmark			Norway 3-2 Denmark			Denmark 2-0 Wales
Portugal			Portugal 1-0 Wales			Norway 1-2 Portugal

The top two teams in each League A group progress to the quarter-finals. A Denmark win would bring them level with Portugal on six points, while another Portuguese victory would create a significant gap over the chasing teams.

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Denmark vs Portugal team news has changed sharply on the Portuguese side. Cristiano Ronaldo left the Portugal camp in Copenhagen on 30 September after discussions around his role under Jorge Jesus and will not play against Denmark.

Portugal had already shown they can win without Ronaldo when he remained an unused substitute in the 2-1 victory over Norway. João Félix opened the scoring in Oslo and Gonçalo Ramos scored the winner after Erling Haaland had equalised. Bruno Fernandes missed that match with a fitness issue, so his status is another point to watch before the starting lineups are confirmed.

Denmark’s current Nations League squad includes Filip Jørgensen, Joachim Andersen, Joakim Mæhle, Patrick Dorgu, Morten Hjulmand, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Gustav Isaksen, Rasmus Højlund and Mikkel Damsgaard. Isaksen and Damsgaard were among the scorers across Denmark’s first two group matches, while Højlund remains one of Brian Riemer’s central attacking options.

Denmark vs Portugal lineups will be confirmed shortly before kick-off, but UEFA’s current squad lists show the options available to both coaches. Denmark can build around Jørgensen in goal, Andersen and Mæhle in defence, Hjulmand and Højbjerg in midfield, with Højlund, Isaksen and Damsgaard among the attacking choices.

Portugal’s available group includes Diogo Costa, Rúben Dias, Nuno Mendes, João Cancelo, João Palhinha, Bernardo Silva, João Neves, Vitinha, João Félix, Gonçalo Ramos, Rafael Leão and Pedro Neto. Ronaldo’s departure removes one major selection question and makes Ramos, Félix and the wide forwards more important to the attacking plan.

The confirmed starting elevens should take precedence over projected teams because both sides are playing their third match in a demanding international window.

Denmark vs Portugal H2H is led historically by Portugal, but the most relevant recent meetings came in the 2025 Nations League quarter-finals. Denmark won the first leg 1-0 at Parken before Portugal overturned the tie in Lisbon.

Date	Fixture	Result	Competition
23 Mar 2025	Portugal vs Denmark	Portugal 5-2 Denmark (AET)	Nations League QF
20 Mar 2025	Denmark vs Portugal	Denmark 1-0 Portugal	Nations League QF
8 Oct 2015	Portugal vs Denmark	Portugal 1-0 Denmark	EURO qualifying
14 Oct 2014	Denmark vs Portugal	Denmark 0-1 Portugal	EURO qualifying
13 Jun 2012	Denmark vs Portugal	Denmark 2-3 Portugal	UEFA EURO

The 5-2 result in Lisbon and Denmark’s 1-0 first-leg win explain why both scorelines remain closely associated with this fixture. They also show that Denmark have recent evidence of beating Portugal at Parken, even though Portugal ultimately won the quarter-final tie 6-3 on aggregate.

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Denmark vs Portugal stats show both teams have scored three or more goals across the first two rounds, but Portugal hold the stronger defensive record. Denmark have four goals and three conceded; Portugal have three goals and one conceded.

Gustav Isaksen and Rasmus Højlund give Denmark direct running and penalty-area presence, while Mikkel Damsgaard can create from between the lines. Hjulmand and Højbjerg offer experience in the centre of midfield against a Portugal unit built around technical control.

Portugal have already had goals from different attackers in this campaign. João Félix and Gonçalo Ramos scored in Oslo, and the absence of Ronaldo increases the importance of Ramos, Félix, Rafael Leão and Pedro Neto. Vitinha and João Neves can also influence how much possession Portugal establish at Parken.

Denmark vs Portugal prediction discussion has to balance Portugal’s six-point start against Denmark’s strong home response to Wales and their 1-0 win over Portugal at Parken in March 2025.

Portugal have produced the more consistent opening two rounds and have already shown they can win away from home without Ronaldo. Denmark, however, are capable of making Parken difficult through midfield pressure, quick wide attacks and Højlund’s movement through the centre.

Rather than treating either side as an automatic winner, the stronger match indicators are Portugal’s control in midfield, Denmark’s home intensity and which team handles the transitions better. The first goal could be especially important because both teams have players suited to attacking space once the game opens.

Denmark vs Portugal live coverage begins at 20:45 in Copenhagen and 20:45 SAST, with kick-off at 18:45 UTC. Broadcast availability varies by territory, so viewers should check UEFA and authorised local listings for confirmed coverage where they are.

Confirmed lineups normally appear shortly before kick-off. Live-score coverage will track goals, cards, substitutions, match statistics and the Group A4 table. Denmark vs Portugal highlights should be available through authorised competition and broadcast channels after the match, subject to local rights.

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The UEFA Nations League match is on Thursday, 1 October 2026.

Kick-off is at 20:45 in Copenhagen, 20:45 SAST and 18:45 UTC.

The match is at Parken in Copenhagen, Denmark.

They are in UEFA Nations League A Group A4 with Norway and Wales.

Denmark lost 3-2 away to Norway before beating Wales 2-0 at Parken, leaving them on three points after two matches.

Portugal beat Wales 1-0 and Norway 2-1, giving them six points from two matches.

No. Ronaldo left Portugal’s camp on 30 September and will not feature in Copenhagen.

Portugal beat Denmark 5-2 after extra time in the second leg of the 2025 Nations League quarter-final and advanced 6-3 on aggregate.

Denmark won 1-0 at Parken on 20 March 2025 in the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final.

Broadcast rights vary by territory. Check UEFA and authorised local listings for viewing information and use live-score coverage for match events and statistics.

Denmark vs Portugal brings together the top two scoring sides in Group A4 after the opening two rounds, with Portugal leading on six points and Denmark among the chasing teams on three. Parken also gives the fixture recent context after Denmark’s 1-0 home win over Portugal in March 2025.

Portugal arrive with two wins but without Cristiano Ronaldo, while Denmark have regained momentum after beating Wales. The midfield battle, Portugal’s revised attacking setup and Denmark’s ability to create chances for Højlund and their wide players should shape the match.

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La FIFA a annoncé que la cérémonie de tirage au sort de la Coupe du monde Féminine 2027 aura lieu le 11 décembre 2026 à partir de 13h30 à Rio de Janeiro et que la période de dépôt des demandes d’accréditation média est désormais ouverte.

Le tirage au sort final de la Coupe du Monde Féminine de la FIFA Brésil 2027 aura lieu le vendredi 11 décembre 2026 au Musée d’Art Moderne (MAM Rio) de Rio de Janeiro, à partir de 13h30 heure locale.

Cet événement réunira les représentants des équipes qualifiées, ainsi que les nations encore en lice pour les dernières places disponibles dans le tournoi, dans l’un des lieux culturels les plus emblématiques du Brésil.

La période d’accréditation des médias est ouverte jusqu’au 30 octobre 2026. Tous les candidats doivent posséder un compte FIFA Media Hub valide pour finaliser leur demande d’accréditation.

Les représentants des médias qui ne disposent pas encore d’un compte FIFA Media Hub approuvé peuvent s’inscrire via le lien suivant : media.FIFA.com/registration.

Le processus de billetterie pour les médias sera ouvert plus près de l’événement et sera géré via le FIFA Media Hub et l’application FIFA Media.

A noter que toutes les demandes d’accréditation sont soumises à approbation. Les candidats retenus seront avisés par courriel et recevront des renseignements supplémentaires ultérieurement.

Par ailleurs, la FIFA a négocié des codes de réduction promotionnels avec une sélection d’hôtels participants à l’intention des représentants des médias accrédités. Ces offres seront valables jusqu’au 15 novembre 2026. Les réductions peuvent varier selon l’établissement et seront appliquées aux tarifs en vigueur au moment de la réservation.

Toutes les réservations doivent être effectuées directement auprès des hôtels participants via leurs sites web officiels. La disponibilité, les modalités de paiement, les conditions de modification et d’annulation sont soumises aux conditions générales de chaque hôtel.

Aussi, en raison de la situation centrale du MAM Rio et de son excellente desserte, aucun service de navette dédié aux médias ne sera mis en place.

Un nombre limité de places de stationnement sera réservé aux représentants des médias accrédités. Plus de détails concernant la disponibilité et les modalités d’accès seront communiqués ultérieurement.

Le MAM Rio bénéficie d’une situation centrale et est facilement accessible en taxi, en VTC et en transports en commun, offrant un accès pratique depuis les principaux quartiers de Rio de Janeiro.

Informations relatives aux visas :

Les représentants des médias internationaux sont responsables de l’obtention des visas nécessaires pour se rendre au Brésil.

Les exigences en matière de visa varient selon la nationalité et le type de passeport. Les demandeurs doivent consulter le tableau du Régime général des visas brésilien (QGRV), géré par le ministère brésilien des Affaires étrangères (MRE), afin de déterminer si un visa est requis et de vérifier les conditions d’entrée applicables.

Les ressortissants éligibles d’Australie, du Canada et des États-Unis peuvent faire une demande via la plateforme officielle de visa électronique brésilien.

À propos du MAM Rio

Fondé en 1948, le Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro (MAM Rio) est l’une des principales institutions culturelles d’Amérique latine et un monument emblématique de l’architecture moderne.

Situé sur les rives de la baie de Guanabara, au sein du parc Flamengo, le musée a été conçu comme un centre de création artistique, d’éducation et d’expérimentation, et a joué un rôle important dans le façonnement de l’art brésilien moderne et contemporain.

Conçu par le célèbre architecte Affonso Eduardo Reidy et entouré de jardins créés par le paysagiste Roberto Burle Marx, le MAM Rio allie un cadre emblématique à un riche patrimoine culturel. Il abrite aujourd’hui l’une des plus importantes collections d’art de la région et accueille régulièrement des événements d’envergure nationale et internationale

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