Denmark 3-1 Greece, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Danes Go Three Clear At Top After Clinical Win In Copenhagen

Denmark moved three points clear at the summit of Group C with a confident 3-1 victory over Greece at Parken Stadium, Copenhagen. Rasmus Hojlund broke the deadlock midway through the first half, capitalising on a defensive lapse. A flurry before the break saw Joachim Andersen head home from a corner before Mikkel Damsgaard punished another Greek error, stretching the lead to 3-0 at halftime. Greece found a response in the second half when Christos Tzolis fired in a consolation, but despite late pressure, Denmark held on for the win that seals Greece’s exit from the qualifiers.

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Updated on: 14 October 2025 12:06 pm

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C Euopean Qualifiers Denmark Vs Greece_Kostas Tsimikas

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Denmark Vs Greece | Photo: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix via AP

Greece's Kostas Tsimikas, left, and Denmark's Christian Eriksen, right, meet after the World Cup Group C qualification match between Denmark and Greece at Parken stadium in Copenhagen.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C Euopean Qualifiers Denmark Vs Greece_Mikkel Damsgaard

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Denmark Vs Greece | Photo: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix via AP

Denmark's Mikkel Damsgaard (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring to make it 3-0 during the World Cup Group C qualification match between Denmark and Greece at Parken stadium in Copenhagen.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C Euopean Qualifiers Denmark Vs Greece_Rasmus Hoejlund

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Denmark Vs Greece | Photo: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix via AP

Denmark's Rasmus Hoejlund (9) scores to make it 1-0 during the World Cup Group C qualification match between Denmark and Greece at Parken stadium in Copenhagen.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C Euopean Qualifiers Denmark Vs Greece_ Joachim Andersen

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Denmark Vs Greece | Photo: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix via AP

Denmark's Joachim Andersen, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup group C qualification match between Denmark and Greece at Parken stadium in Copenhagen.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C Euopean Qualifiers Denmark Vs Greece_Tasos Bakasetas

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Denmark Vs Greece | Photo: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix via AP

Greece's Tasos Bakasetas, centre, and Denmark's Jannik Vestergaard challenge for the ball during the World Cup group C qualification match between Denmark and Greece at Parken stadium in Copenhagen.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Denmark Vs Greece | Photo: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix via AP

Denmark's Rasmus Hoejlund, left, scores the opening goal during the World Cup group C qualification match between Denmark and Greece at Parken stadium in Copenhagen.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Denmark Vs Greece | Photo: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix via AP

Denmark's Rasmus Hoejlund, centre right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup group C qualification match between Denmark and Greece at Parken stadium in Copenhagen.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Denmark Vs Greece | Photo: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix via AP

Denmark's Mikkel Damsgaard, left, and Greece's Tasos Bakasetas challenge for the ball during the World Cup group C qualification match between Denmark and Greece at Parken stadium in Copenhagen.