Australia and Denmark will encounter for the second consecutive FIFA World Cup when the two countries play each other in the final match of Group D in Qatar.
The Subway Socceroos have faced the Danes on four previous occasions following their first meeting in February 2007 with the head-to-head record quite even.
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Head-to-head
Played: 4
Wins: 1
Draws: 1
Losses: 2
2007 | 3-1 loss | International Friendly
Australia hosted Denmark at the home of Queens Park Rangers, Loftus Road, for its inaugural clash against the Nordic nation. Before Australia could really get settled, Danish legend Jon Dahl Tomasson dispatched a brilliant curling effort from outside the box leaving Michael Petkovic helpless in goal inside five minutes. Daniel Jensen then climbed highest to guide his header into the top corner off Dennis Rommedahl’s accurate cross. Tomasson then finished off an intricate passing move with a close-range tap in 10 minutes later in the 38th minute. Brett Emerton managed to pull a goal back for the Green and Gold via a stunning free-kick five minutes from time, though it was merely a consolation.
2010 | 1-0 win | International Friendly
The Subway Socceroos’ second warm-up clash ahead of the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010™ saw them record a 1-0 victory at Roodepoort’s Ruimsig Stadium. Josh Kennedy’s bundled the ball into the back of the net in the 71st minute after the ball dropped kindly to him as Denmark could not clear their lines. At the time it was the striker’s seventh goal in 18 caps to secure the friendly victory.
2012 | 2-0 loss | International Friendly
Almost two years to the day they last crossed paths, Australia and Denmark would meet again this time at Parken Stadion in Copenhagen. Daniel Agger opened the scoring from the penalty spot just beyond the half hour stage and the home side would double their advantage midway through the second half. Andreas Bjelland reacted quickest to Jores Okore’s initial blocked header from the corner to smash in his attempt on the six-yard box.
2018 | 1-1 draw | FIFA World Cup
Australia squared off with Denmark on Matchday 2 at the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018™. Nicolai Jorgensen flicked a ball into the patch of Christian Eriksen and the midfielder unleashed an emphatic stinging left-footed strike on the half-volley inside seven minutes. Mile Jedinak converted a second penalty of the tournament after the VAR intervened for a handball in the box. Both teams fashioned chances to take the lead but neither could put the ball away and meant honours were even. The result was Australia’s first points at the world’s biggest sporting event since 2010, coming in a 2-1 win over Serbia.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ - Australia's Group D Matches
France v Australia
Date: Wednesday, 23 November 2022
Venue: Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah
Kick-off: 6:00am (AEDT)
Watch: Live on SBS and SBS On Demand
Tunisia v Australia
Date: Saturday, 26 November 2022
Venue: Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah
Kick-off: 9:00pm (AEDT)
Watch: Live on SBS and SBS On Demand
Australia v Denmark
Date: Thursday, 1 December 2022
Venue: Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah
Kick-off: 2:00am (AEDT)
Watch: Live on SBS and SBS On Demand