UEFA Nations League & Injuries
The opening matchday of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League has been heavily impacted by an early-season spate of injuries across several major European squads.
Key Injury Updates & Player Absences
Kai Havertz (Germany / Arsenal): Sustained a hamstring sprain during Germany’s 1-1 draw against the Netherlands and was forced off in the 30th minute. He has returned to Arsenal for further medical evaluation.
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Brian Brobbey (Netherlands): Brobbey suffered an injury during the Germany fixture, prompting the call-up of Joshua Zirkzee. His absence will not only hit the Dutch Squad hard but Sunderland too will feel his absence a great deal. Brobbey had just scored a hat trick in a terrific display against Manchester City.
Kylian Mbappé (France / Real Madrid): Mbappe, the French Captain and a key player for Real Madrid, went down after scoring against Turkey and limped off the field clutching his knee. Both France and Real Madrid may be hit hard if Kylian Mbappe is sidelined for long.
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Kasper Dolberg (Denmark / Ajax): Sidelined for an extended period after suffering a knee injury while playing against Norway in Oslo.
UEFA Nations League Matchday 1 Highlights & Results
| Key Matches | Result | Key Details |
| Netherlands vs Germany | 1-1 | Cody Gakpo scored an injury time equaliser to cancel out Felix Nmecha’s opener |
| Italy vs Belgium | 0-2 | An impressive Belgium scored through Godts and Lukebakio to beat Italy |
| Turkiye vs France | 0-1 | Mbappe scored the only goal to give France a close win against Turkiye |
| Norway vs Denmark | 3-2 | An Erling Haaland brace secured a tight win for Norway against Denmark in Oslo |
| Portugal vs Wales | 1-0 | Joao Felix scored the winner in Jorge Jesus’ first game for Portugal |
| Serbia vs Greece | 1-2 | Greece came from behind to beat Serbia in Belgrade with Anastasios Douvikas scoring an injury time winner. |
| England vs Spain | Upcoming | This cracker of a game will be held tonight at Wembley. |
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