Denmark

Denmark

2nd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA

2026 Fixtures

NOR
UEFA Nations League
DEN
DEN
2 - 1 International Friendly
UKR
COD
0 - 0 International Friendly
DEN
CZE
2 - 2 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA
DEN
DEN
4 - 0 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA
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Christian Eriksen says 'recovery has started' after leaving hospital Christian Eriksen says 'recovery has started' after leaving hospital

Christian Eriksen said he is "feeling good" and his "recovery has already started" after being released from hospital less than 24 hours after he collapsed in Denmark's friendly against Ukraine.

Christian Eriksen expected to be discharged from hospital after on-pitch collapse Christian Eriksen expected to be discharged from hospital after on-pitch collapse

Christian Eriksen is expected to be discharged from hospital "soon" after he collapsed on the pitch during Sunday's friendly between Denmark and Ukraine, Denmark's national team doctor said on Monday morning.

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Christian Eriksen conscious after on-pitch collapse; Denmark vs. Ukraine abandoned Christian Eriksen conscious after on-pitch collapse; Denmark vs. Ukraine abandoned

Christian Eriksen is "conscious and doing well under the circumstances" after collapsing during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine, which forced the game to be abandoned.

Danish Football Association say Christian Eriksen “conscious and doing well under the circumstances” after player collapsed during Denmark friendly against Ukraine. Match abandoned. Eriksen previously collapsed with heart issue playing for Denmark during Euro 2020 Danish Football Association say Christian Eriksen “conscious and doing well under the circumstances” after player collapsed during Denmark friendly against Ukraine. Match abandoned. Eriksen previously collapsed with heart issue playing for Denmark during Euro 2020

Rasmus Hojlund completes permanent transfer from Manchester United to Napoli after season-long loan in Serie A. Sources tell ESPN deal worth £38 million ($51.1m). Rasmus Hojlund completes permanent transfer from Manchester United to Napoli after season-long loan in Serie A. Sources tell ESPN deal worth £38 million ($51.1m).

Kasper Schmeichel, former Leicester goalkeeper, retires due to shoulder injury Kasper Schmeichel, former Leicester goalkeeper, retires due to shoulder injury

Kasper Schmeichel has been forced to retire from professional football due to a shoulder injury, and Denmark goalkeeper has confirmed.

Czechia qualify for World Cup after beating Denmark on penalties Czechia qualify for World Cup after beating Denmark on penalties

Czechia have qualified for the 2026 World Cup after beating Denmark on penalties.

2026 World Cup European playoffs recap: Bosnia deny Italy of World Cup for the third time 2026 World Cup European playoffs recap: Bosnia deny Italy of World Cup for the third time

Italy missed out on another World Cup, while Sweden, Czechia and Türkiye have also booked their spots for this summer's tournament in North America.

2026 World Cup playoffs: Who will claim the final six spots? 2026 World Cup playoffs: Who will claim the final six spots?

The last six World Cup berths will be decided on Tuesday in six winner-take-all games. Which teams will complete the lineup for this summer's finals?

2026 World Cup European playoffs explained: How it works, teams, schedule, how to watch in the UK 2026 World Cup European playoffs explained: How it works, teams, schedule, how to watch in the UK

How do the European playoffs for the 2026 World Cup work and how can you watch all the games? ESPN has you covered with an all-you-need-to-know explainer.

WCQ - UEFA Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Scotland 6 +6 13
2 Denmark 6 +9 11
3 Greece 6 -2 7
4 Belarus 6 -13 2
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Rasmus Højlund.. 5 7 1
Mikkel Damsgaa.. 4 8 3
Gustav Isaksen 3 6 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Mikkel Damsgaa.. 3 8 4
Victor Frohold.. 2 8 1
Pierre-Emile H.. 2 7 0