FIFA World Cup 2022 Teams and Groups
The FIFA World Cup 2022 is scheduled to take place between November 20 and December 18, 2022. Qatar is getting ready to welcome the global football fraternity for the first time. The event will take place in eight stadiums spread across five towns in Qatar: Lusall, Al Khor, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, and Doha.
In the FIFA world cup 2022, Denmark is in group D along with France, Australia, and Tunisia. Denmark will play their first match in the tournament on November 22, 2022, against Tunisia in Doha. The other two matches are against France and Australia on the 26th and 30th of November, respectively.
Bet on the Denmark Football Team
Denmark has taken part in 6 out of the 22 world cups. Denmark has not played in 16 FIFA World cups. Even though Denmark participated in only 6 tournaments, their overall performance has been impressive. They reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA world cup in 1998. On three occasions, they reached the round of 16. Denmark is considered a dark horse in Qatar's FIFA world cup 2022. They have already defeated defending Champion France and may repeat it in Qatar.
Denmark was the 2021 European Championship semifinalist. In the FIFA world cup 2022, they are in the same group as France, Australia, and Tunisia. France is one of the top favorite teams in Qatar. Denmark will have a tough match on November 26, 2022, when they first encounter France in the group stage. France is the defending champion, and Denmark will have to fight tough. Denmark has a good chance of winning the match against France. In the UEFA Nations League, Denmark defeated France in Paris. The victory was enormous, considering the French team had Karim Benzema, Antoine Greizman, and Kylian Mbappe. Beating France on their soil deserves kudos. There is a chance that Denmark will repeat the same magic in Qatar when they play against France in the group stage.
The Denmark team has several young players. The team also uses data and analytics to enhance its performance. Several factors contributed to the amazing performance of Denmark in the UEFA Nations League. It was not one particular player or team but a combination of factors. There was also a tiny bit of luck that helped Denmark in UEFA. They had weaker opponents in their group matches. They easily defeated Wales in the round of 16. The Czech Republic also proved a weak opponent in the quarter-finals. There is a fair chance that Denmark will be able to keep up its performance in the FIFA world cup 2022 in Qatar as well.
Denmark finished with the third-highest expected goals tally at the European Championship. The Denmark soccer team finished with the third-best goal differential per 90 minutes. The Denmark soccer team also dominated the world cup qualifying matches. Denmark defeated Tunisia in the group F match during the world cup qualifiers for 2022. Therefore, Denmark may easily defeat Tunisia once again. There is a chance that Denmark will emerge as the group winner and go ahead in the tournament. Denmark football team betting odds are +2800.
Denmark FIFA Ranking
The Denmark soccer team’s FIFA ranking is as follows.
| Recent Ranking | Average Ranking | Highest Ranking | Lowest Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 12 | 8 | 24 |
Denmark World Cup Team’s Captain: Simon Kjaer
Simon Thorup Kjaer is a 33-year-old defender who plays for the Italian club AC Milan. Kjaer is nicknamed the Viking and the Danish wall. He recently received the UEFA president’s award for his commendable actions when his teammate Christian Eriksen collapsed during a match in Euro 2020. He leads his team from the front and is known for his courageous leadership skills.
Denmark Soccer Team Statistics
The overall performance and form of Denmark look good. They are a strong team. They look good before the FIFA world cup in Qatar with 7 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses. Similar to Brazil, they have also won 70% of their matches. Brazil is the favorite among betters with 70% statistics, and Denmark also has the same statistics. The home form of Denmark is also good, with 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss. Their away form is considered very good, with 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses. Denmark has scored 19 goals this season.
| Form | PLD | W | D | L | PPG | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Form | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2.40 | WWWLW |
| Away From | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1.80 | WLLWW |
| Overall | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 2.10 | WWWLW |
PLD- Played | W-Won | D-Draw | L-Loss | PPG- Points Per Game
Denmark World Cup FIFA 2022 Match Schedule
In the FIFA world cup 2022, Denmark is in group D along with France, Australia, and Tunisia. Denmark will play their first match in the tournament on November 22, 2022, against Tunisia in Doha. The other two matches are against France and Australia on the 26th and 30th of November, respectively.
| Day and Date | Time | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 22, 2022 | 18:30 IST | Denmark vs Tunisia | D | Doha |
| Saturday, November 26, 2022 | 21:30 IST | Denmark vs France | D | Doha |
| Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | 20:30 IST | Denmark vs Australia | D | Al Wakrah |
Denmark World Cup Wins: Performances and Records
Out of the 22 world cups, Denmark has taken part in only 6 of them. Denmark has not played in 16 FIFA World cups. Denmark is number 23 in the all-time standings. Denmark is placed against Tunisia and France in their group matches. Denmark recently defeated France, and they can repeat the same magic.
| Played | Wins | Draw | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 9 (45.0%) | 5 (25.0%) | 6 (30.0%) |
The overall performance of Denmark has been impressive. They reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA world cup in 1998. On three occasions, they reached the round of 16. One time they were out in the first round. The overall performance has been as follows.
Denmark Soccer Team Stats
| RK | Year | Month | Best Ranking | Worst Ranking | Best Move | Worst Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2022 | October | - | - | - | - |
| 10 | 2022 | August | - | - | - | - |
| 10 | 2022 | June | - | - | - | - |
| 11 | 2022 | March | - | - | - | - |
| 9 | 2022 | February | - | - | - | - |
| 9 | 2021 | - | 9 | 12 | +2 (April) | -1 (August) |
| 12 | 2020 | - | 12 | 16 | +3 (October) | 0 (December) |
| 16 | 2019 | - | 10 | 16 | 0 (February) | -3 (July) |
| 10 | 2018 | - | 9 | 15 | +3 (August) | -1 (September) |
| 12 | 2017 | - | 12 | 51 | +20 (September) | -3 (April) |
Top Key Players in the Denmark World Cup 2022 Football Squad
| Name of Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Jonas Lossi Peter Vindahl Jesper Hansen Daniel Iverson Kasper Schmeichel |
Goalkeeper |
| Simon Kjaer Andreas Christensen Victor Nelsson Joakim Maehle Rasmus Kristensen Jens Stryger Larsen Jannik Vestergaard Joachim Anderson Mathias Jorgensen Alexander Bah Nicolai Boilesen |
Defender |
| Christian Eriksen Mikkel Damsgaard Pierre Emile Højbjerg Thomas Delaney Daniel Wass Philip Billing Christian Norgaard Jesper Lindstorm Mathias Jensen Morten Hjulmand Casper Nielsen Jens Stage Lasse Schone Anders Christiansen Jens Jonsson |
Midfielder |
| Andreas Cornelius Martin Braithwaite Kasper Dolberg Yussuf Poulsen Andreas Skov Olsen Janos Wind Pione Sisto Mohamed Daramy Robert Skov Anders Dreyer Jacob Bruun Larsen Mikael Uhre Emil Riis Jakobsen Marcus Igvartsen Rasmus Nissen |
Forward |
Top Players in the Denmark World Cup Squad 2022
Denmark is considered an underdog in the FIFA world cup 2022 in Qatar. They have already defeated defending Champion France and have the potential to repeat it. They are expected to go a long way this year. You should not miss your opportunity to bet on this formidable dark horse going to Qatar. Here are some of the Danish players that you can bet on.
Christian Eriksen: This 30-year-old midfielder has become a symbol of hope among football fans and outside of football. On his return, he performed strongly against Serbia and Netherlands in two friendly matches. He scored two goals out of five for Denmark. This man can help Denmark go a long way in Qatar.
Kasper Schmeichel: Among the Danish players, Kasper has the highest FIFA rating of 85. He is a goalkeeper who plays for Leicester City in the English premier league. He joined the club in 2011, and his contract expires in 2023.
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg: This Danish football player plays for Tottenham Hotspur in the English premier league. His FIFA rating is 83. He is one of the midfielders to look out for in the Danish team.
Simon Kjaer: The captain of the Denmark national football team has a FIFA ranking of 83. Same as Højbjerg. He plays for AC Milan.
Denmark Football Team Betting Odd: Denmark World Cup Odds
Fun88 Predicted Denmark Football Team Betting Odd: +2800
Denmark is a dark horse for the FIFA world cup 2022 in Qatar. Denmark has the potential to become the group D winners and march ahead so bet on the Denmark football team. Denmark qualified for Qatar 2022 after finishing as the winner of UEFA Group F. It will play its first match against Tunisia. The possibility of defeating Tunisia again is high. They defeated France in Paris in the European championships and can again defeat France in the group stage match on 26 November 2022. In the past, defending champions have gone out on the group stage on six occasions. The defending teams in the group stages are Italy in 1950, Brazil in 1966, France in 2002, Italy again in 2010, Spain in 2014, and Germany in 2018. France has once gone out as defending champions, and they may repeat it. In the last three world cups, the defending champions have lost in the group stages. This year may not be any different. This is your chance to bet on Denmark.
The talismanic charisma of Christian Eriksen can take Denmark straight to the finals. This 30-year-old midfielder is back with lots of hope for the team and the world. Denmark is now at 11 in the FIFA ranking. In 1986, Argentina proved that you could win even if you are not among the top teams. Denmark's world cup qualifiers led them to 27 points in the FIFA rankings. They evolved as one of the strongest teams in Europe. Denmark's defense was the best in Europe, where they only conceded 3 goals in the campaign. Their record was at par with France and England. Denmark matches France and England, the two betting favorites in 2022; therefore, you should not underestimate this team and start betting on them now.
Denmark won the EURO in 1992. This year marks their 30th anniversary, and they may repeat the victory of 1992. With the FIFA 2022 Denmark FIFA betting odds already up, you can start placing your bet on Denmark World Cup wins. However, check back often, as the odds may fluctuate as we get closer to the 2022 FIFA event. Bet on the Denmark football team on the Fun88 app.
Frequently Asked Questions Related to Denmark Soccer Team
- Who is Denmark’s best player?
- Where is Denmark ranked in world football?
- Who is the best Danish footballer of all time?
- Who was named Danish Player of the Year four times?
- Who is the best player in the Denmark world cup squad in 2022?
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is the best player on the Denmark soccer team.
Denmark was ranked 9th in 2021. The best ranking that it has ever received. The current ranking is 11.
Midfielder Michael Laudrup is the best Danish footballer of all time.
Brian Laudrup won the Danish Player of the year award for a record four times.
Christian Eriksen, Kasper Schmeichel, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, and Simon Kjaer are some of the best players in the Denmark soccer team.
