Denmark at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Danish Dynamite compete in Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Brian Riemer, captain Simon Kjær. UEFA qualifier.
Denmark's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sitting at FIFA #21, Denmark are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
Denmark is the highest-ranked side in Group C (avg. opponent rank #26). They are expected to top the group, but United States and South Korea are realistic challengers.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Denmark: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group C is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Denmark match of the World Cup is scheduled for Friday, June 12 against United States at SoFi Stadium.
Group C draw analysis
FIFA Ranking, confederation, and last-appearance finish for every team Denmark face in Group C.
| Team | FIFA Rank | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark (this page) | #21 | UEFA |
| United States | #16 | CONCACAF |
| South Korea | #22 | AFC |
| Panama | #41 | CONCACAF |
Denmark 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Denmark World Cup history
Denmark have appeared at 7 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains Quarter-finals (1998). Across the last five tournaments they recorded: Group, R16, Group, Group, R16.
Get Denmark data via API
// Fetch Denmark World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=denmark',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Denmark in at the 2026 World Cup?
Denmark is in Group C alongside United States, South Korea, Panama. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group C is #26.
Who is Denmark's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Brian Riemer manages Denmark at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Simon Kjær as captain.
What is Denmark's best World Cup finish?
Denmark's best FIFA World Cup finish is Quarter-finals (1998). They have appeared in 7 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: Group, R16, Group, Group, R16.
Who are Denmark's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain Simon Kjær leads a squad whose standout names include Christian Eriksen, Rasmus Højlund, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg. The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Denmark qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
UEFA qualifier. They came through the UEFA qualifying pathway.
What is Denmark's current FIFA Ranking?
Denmark are ranked #21 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. Sitting at FIFA #21, Denmark are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
What are Denmark's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Denmark is the highest-ranked side in Group C (avg. opponent rank #26). They are expected to top the group, but United States and South Korea are realistic challengers. Sitting at FIFA #21, Denmark are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
How can I get Denmark fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Denmark World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Denmark going back to their first tournament.
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