Denmark vs South Korea
Denmark vs South Korea preview
Denmark vs South Korea is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group C. Denmark (FIFA #21) face South Korea (#22) on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Lumen Field. With both sides ranked within 1 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
Lumen Field (capacity 68,740) is the open-roof home of the Seattle Seahawks (NFL), Seattle Sounders FC (MLS). It sits 17m above sea level in Seattle. June/July temperatures in Seattle average a high of 24°C and a low of 14°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Denmark have appeared at 7 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: Group, R16, Group, Group, R16). South Korea have appeared at 12 World Cups (last five: R16, Group, R16, Group, R16). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Denmark vs South Korea — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Denmark | South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #21 | #22 |
| Confederation | UEFA | AFC |
| WC appearances | 7 | 12 |
| Best WC finish | Quarter-finals (1998) | 4th place (2002) |
| Last 5 WCs | Group, R16, Group, Group, R16 | R16, Group, R16, Group, R16 |
| Captain | Simon Kjær | Son Heung-min |
| Manager | Brian Riemer | Hong Myung-bo |
| Players to watch | Christian Eriksen, Rasmus Højlund, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg | Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, Kim Min-jae |
Get live Denmark vs South Korea data
// Fetch live data for Denmark vs South Korea
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-25',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 25
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Denmark vs South Korea at the 2026 World Cup?
Denmark vs South Korea is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, kicking off at Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC at Lumen Field, Seattle.
What stage is Denmark vs South Korea?
Denmark vs South Korea is a Group Stage fixture in Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Denmark vs South Korea?
Lumen Field (capacity 68,740, opened 2002, open roof, hybrid grass) in Seattle hosts Denmark vs South Korea.
Who is favoured to win Denmark vs South Korea?
Denmark go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #21, with South Korea ranked #22. Denmark's best World Cup finish is Quarter-finals (1998); South Korea's is 4th place (2002). Live odds for Denmark vs South Korea are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Denmark vs South Korea?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Denmark vs South Korea in my timezone?
Denmark vs South Korea kicks off at Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Denmark vs South Korea stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-25) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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