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Super-sub Harder puts Denmark on the brink of World Cup with crucial win against Sweden

Pernille Harder who had struggled with a muscle injury leading up to the crucial World Cup qualifier against Sweden, scored four minutes after replacing Amailie Vangsgaard with 30 minutes to go when Denmark took a vital step towards qualifying for the prestigious tournament with a 2-1 win against their Scandinavian rivals on Friday night.

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Denmark share the spoils in goalless friendly draw against African World Cup contenders

Denmark on Wednesday shared the spoils in a goalless draw against World Cup participants DR Congo that left no impression that its unjustified that Denmark won't be present at the prestigious tournament.

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Napoli confirm signing of Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United after successful loan

Napoli have signed ⁠Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United on ‌a permanent deal for a 50 ‌million euros ($58.08 million) fee ‌after a successful loan ‌spell, both clubs announced on ‌Wednesday.

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Big blow for Danes as Harder is ruled doubtful for crucial World Cup qualifier

Bayern Munich lethal striker Pernille Harder is doubtful for Denmark's crucial World Cup qualifier against Sweden on Friday.

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Long-range stunner sees Iraqi international earn Goal of the Year award in Denmark

The Danish Superliga on Wednesday announced that Kevin Yakob's goal against Viborg on 22 February earned most votes in the race for the Goal of the Year award in the Danish domestic league.

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Late win over Montenegro gives Denmark perfect start to Under-17 European Championships

Denmark got off to a great start at the European Under-17 Championships in Estonia when they defeated Montenegro 2-1 in the first match of the tournament.

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Superliga: AGF thrash Viborg to continue celebrations after first title in forty years

AGF underlined on Sunday that they are the current best team in Denmark when they trashed Viborg 6-2 at home while FC Midtjylland surprisingly were defeated 3-2 at home by Brondby. FC Nordsjaelland sealed third spot and the bronze medals with a 4-1 win away against Sonderjyske.

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Breaking Down the Numbers: The Small Margins That Cost Denmark Its Place in the World Cup

Denmark came close to securing a place at the 2026 World Cup, but the decisive moments arrived in the playoff matches against North Macedonia and the Czech Republic, where small details ultimately proved costly.

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The Danish players worth following across Europe's top leagues

Denmark has produced a strong generation of footballers currently plying their trade across Europe's top leagues. From Lisbon to Marseille, Danish players are captaining clubs, contributing in big matches, and influencing results on a regular basis. But which players are worth paying close attention to right now, and what makes them reliable performers?

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Denmark to face World Cup participant on Belgian soil in summer friendly

Denmark will face African World Cup contender DR Congo on 3 June and four days later Ukraine in two friendlies, says the Danish FA.

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Brian Riemer lists three reasons for Denmark failing to qualify for the World Cup

Danish national team coach Brian Riemer says there were three reasons for Denmark failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.

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Top clash in Aarhus was one of the most watched matches in Danish Superliga history

Interest around Denmark for the top clash in the Danish Superliga between AGF and FC Midtjylland practically went through the roof and the match ended up being one of the most-watched clashes in Danish Superliga history.

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Eriksen not ready to end international career: Wants to qualify Denmark for EURO 2028

Wolfsburg midfielder and Danish international playmaker Christian Eriksen says that he wants to continue playing for the Danish national team and wants to qualify Denmark for the 2028 European Championships.

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Women's national team matches in the Parken Stadium is bad business for the Danish FA

Scheduling matches for the Danish women's national team to take place in the Parken stadium is bad business for the Danish FA if there isn't more spectators in the stands than what was the case on Saturday evening when Denmark faced Italy in a crucial qualifying match for the World Cup.

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Denmark maintain pole position to qualify for World Cup after goalless draw with Italy

Denmark and Italy shared the spoils in a goalless draw Saturday afternoon in the qualification for the World Cup in a match where both teams struggled to create clear-cut chances.

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Sweden prepare for Serbia with Potter pep talk but Rytting Kaneryd won't start

A damaging defeat at home to Denmark has put Sweden on the back foot in their bid to qualify automatically for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

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Bayern Munich striker doubtful for Denmark before vital World Cup qualifier vs. Italy

Denmark's star striker, Pernille Harder from Bayern Munich, is doubtful for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Italy in the Parken Stadium on Saturday after she was involved in a head collision in the 2-1 win against Sweden in Gothenburg.

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EXCLUSIVE: Midtjylland's Franculino eyeing the top - 'I want to win the Champions League'

From Guinea-Bissau to Portugal and from there to the limelight of European football, Franculino Dju has built a career of overcoming obstacles that today place him among the most promising strikers on the continent. In this exclusive interview with Flashscore, the Midtjylland star talks about making a name for himself in Denmark, leaving Benfica, the roots he never forgets and a clear ambition: to reach the pinnacle of world football.

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Denmark weather siege to claim first win in Sweden in 11 years with last-gasp winning goal

A goal in injury time from Janni Thomsen was enough for Denmark to claim their first win on Swedish ground in 11 years when Jakob Michelsen's outfit weathered a Swedish second half storm to claim a 2-1 win in the qualifying match for the World Cup in Gothenburg.

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Swedish coach impressed by rejuvenated Danish women's team before crucial WC-qualifier

Swedish women's national team coach Tony Gustavsson says he is very impressed by the progress Denmark has done under the leadership of new coach Jakob Michelsen after he took over from Andrée Jeglertz.

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Swedish key striker in danger of missing out on vital World Cup qualifier against Denmark

Sweden's star striker Johanna Rytting Kaneryd is in a race against time to be fit for the crucial World Cup qualifying match against Denmark tomorrow night.

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Blackstenius named captain and Rytting Kaneryd a doubt for Sweden's qualifiers

Sweden will be captained by Arsenal striker Stina Blackstenius for this month's 2027 World Cup qualifiers against Denmark and Serbia.

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Under-fire Danish coach Riemer says there are no excuses for missing out on World Cup

Danish national team coach Brian Riemer says that Denmark only had themselves to blame after Riemer's outfit on Tuesday night lost the decisive qualifying playoff match against the Czech Republic in a shootout drama.

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Czech Republic turn shootout heroes to qualify for World Cup & break Denmark hearts

The Czech Republic will compete at a FIFA World Cup (WC) finals for the first time in 20 years after a nerve-shredding penalty shootout victory over Denmark, whose attacking ineptitude was exposed in Prague.