"Denmark were little more than a footnote in the remarkable story of Scotland qualifying for their first World Cup in 28 years, but after the heartache of that 4-2 defeat, can they still go on to make a splash at next summer's tournament? Late goals from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean condemned Denmark to a painful loss that meant they would be faced with playoffs before earning their place at the 2026 World Cup in North America."
"Denmark have history when it comes to upsetting the odds at a major tournament, having actually gone all the way and won the European Championships in 1992 when they didn't even qualify. The breakup of Yugoslavia led to their disqualification from the competition, and a late invitation for Denmark to come along, but rather than just making up the numbers, they produced a memorable run that saw them beat giants Germany 2-0 in the final."
Denmark lost 4-2 to Scotland, a result that forces them into playoffs to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup in North America. If they advance, Group A would pit Denmark against Mexico, South Korea, and South Africa, a group the Danes could plausibly be strongest in on paper. Denmark have a history of major upsets, including winning Euro 1992 after a late invitation. The squad includes experienced and emerging talents such as Kasper Schmeichel, Rasmus Hojlund, Christian Norgaard, Patrick Dorgu, and Mika Biereth. Fatigue and injuries among top teams could create opportunities for smaller nations and attractive betting odds on Danish surprises.
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