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Denmark Secure World Cup 2026 Qualifying Spot with Convincing 3-1 Triumph over Greece

Rasmus Hojlund in Denmark shirt

Key Takeaways:

  • Denmark earned a 3:1 victory against Greece in the European World Cup 2026 qualifiers
  • Denmark now top their group on goal difference, level on points with Scotland
  • Greece, in third with three points, are officially eliminated from World Cup 2026 contention

Match Analysis

Denmark delivered a dominant performance to claim a 3:1 win over Greece in their World Cup 2026 qualifier. This result ensures the Red Dynamite secure a top-two finish in their group, now occupying first place on goal difference ahead of Scotland, despite being level on points.

For Greece, meanwhile, the defeat mathematically ends their hopes of qualifying for the tournament, as they remain in third place with just three points and no possible path to qualification as group play concludes.

First-Half Dominance by Denmark

Rasmus Højlund opened the scoring in the 21st minute, converting after a corner to put Denmark ahead. The Danes doubled their lead in the 40th minute, with Joachim Andersen finding the net, again following a set piece from the corner flag. Merely seconds later, Greece faltered while playing out from the back, and Mikkel Damsgaard capitalised to give Denmark a commanding three-goal advantage before the break.

Greece’s Response Not Enough

The second half saw Christos Tzolis reduce the deficit with a goal in the 63rd minute, affording Greece a glimmer of hope. However, despite generating further opportunities after that strike, Greece were unable to mount a genuine comeback. Facing a three-goal disadvantage proved insurmountable, and the match ended with Greece suffering a third consecutive defeat in the group.

Match Events

  • 21′ – Rasmus Højlund scores for Denmark after a corner
  • 40′ – Joachim Andersen doubles Denmark’s lead from another corner
  • 41′ – Mikkel Damsgaard adds a third following a Greek defensive lapse
  • 63′ – Christos Tzolis pulls one back for Greece

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