United States vs Denmark
United States vs Denmark preview
United States vs Denmark is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group C. United States (FIFA #16) face Denmark (#21) on Friday, June 12, 2026 at SoFi Stadium. With both sides ranked within 5 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
SoFi Stadium (capacity 70,240) is the fixed-roof home of the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers (NFL). It sits 35m above sea level in Los Angeles (Inglewood). June/July temperatures in Los Angeles average a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — United States have appeared at 12 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: R16, DNQ, R16, Group, R16). Denmark have appeared at 7 World Cups (last five: Group, R16, Group, Group, R16). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
United States vs Denmark — 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 | United States | Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #16 | #21 |
| Confederation | CONCACAF | UEFA |
| WC appearances | 12 | 7 |
| Best WC finish | 3rd place (1930) | Quarter-finals (1998) |
| Last 5 WCs | R16, DNQ, R16, Group, R16 | Group, R16, Group, Group, R16 |
| Captain | Christian Pulisic | Simon Kjær |
| Manager | Mauricio Pochettino | Brian Riemer |
| Players to watch | Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie | Christian Eriksen, Rasmus Højlund, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg |
Get live United States vs Denmark data
// Fetch live data for United States vs Denmark
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-12',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 12
Frequently Asked Questions
When is United States vs Denmark at the 2026 World Cup?
United States vs Denmark is scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026, kicking off at Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:00:00 UTC at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (Inglewood).
What stage is United States vs Denmark?
United States vs Denmark is a Group Stage fixture in Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts United States vs Denmark?
SoFi Stadium (capacity 70,240, opened 2020, fixed roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in Los Angeles (Inglewood) hosts United States vs Denmark.
Who is favoured to win United States vs Denmark?
United States go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #16, with Denmark ranked #21. United States's best World Cup finish is 3rd place (1930); Denmark's is Quarter-finals (1998). Live odds for United States vs Denmark are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch United States vs Denmark?
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 United States vs Denmark in my timezone?
United States vs Denmark kicks off at Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live United States vs Denmark stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-12) 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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