- Wales secured their first Nations League A victory by beating Norway 2-1 in Cardiff , ending an eight-match winless run in the competition's top tier.
- Oscar Bobb put Norway ahead in the 11th minute, but Daniel James equalised for Wales before half-time following a swift counter-attack.
- The game shifted dramatically early in the second half when Norway defender Torbjorn Heggem received a straight red card for denying a goalscoring opportunity.
- Neco Williams scored the decisive goal directly from the resulting free-kick to earn manager Craig Bellamy his first victory of 2026.
- Wales held firm during the remainder of the second half, successfully keeping Norway striker Erling Haaland quiet to seal the win.
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The key moment that helped Wales beat Norway and end winless run
Wales
Norway
Craig Bellamy
Daniel James
Erling Haaland
Neco Williams
Oscar Bobb
Torbjorn Heggem
Nations League A
Cardiff
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