Overview
- UEFA confirmed the Group A4 lineup in Brussels on February 12, placing Portugal with Denmark, Norway and Wales for the 2026–27 edition.
- The group phase will be played in two blocks, with four matches from September 24 to October 6 and two from November 12 to 17, followed by quarterfinals in March 2027 and a finals week in June 2027.
- Coach Roberto Martínez cautioned that all three opponents are in strong form and said Portugal must be at its maximum, noting the novelty of two training camps for three matches.
- FPF president Pedro Proença said the holders accept the responsibility of being the only two-time winners and highlighted the federation’s ongoing storm-relief support in affected Portuguese regions.
- Denmark’s Brian Riemer framed the group as a chance to avenge last edition’s exit to Portugal, while Norway officials pointed to star power and World Cup momentum and Wales’ Craig Bellamy welcomed the challenge of staying in League A.