Denmark Thrash Belarus 6–0 to Go Top of World Cup Qualifying Group
Denmark delivered a masterclass performance on Thursday night, cruising to a stunning 6–0 victory over Belarus in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.
The match, played at the ZTE Arena in Hungary (as Belarus remains banned from hosting home games), saw Kasper Hjulmand’s men completely dominate from start to finish — both in possession and attacking play.
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⚽ Match Summary
Denmark opened the scoring early through Victor Froholdt (14′), before Rasmus Højlund doubled the lead with a powerful strike in the 19th minute. The Manchester United forward added another just before half-time, showcasing his deadly finishing.
Patrick Dorgu then joined the scoresheet in first-half stoppage time (45’+6′) to give Denmark a commanding 4–0 lead at the break.
In the second half, Anders Dreyer added two more goals (66′, 78′) to complete the rout — sealing a perfect night for the Danes.
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🧩 Match Stats
Final Score: Belarus 0–6 Denmark
Possession: Denmark 76.6% – Belarus 23.4%
Shots on Goal: Denmark 11 – Belarus 1
Total Attempts: Denmark 24 – Belarus 5
Yellow Cards: Belarus 2 – Denmark 1
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👥 Key Players
Rasmus Højlund – Two goals and constant attacking threat
Anders Dreyer – Impactful second-half performance
Victor Froholdt – Opened the scoring and controlled the midfield
Patrick Dorgu – Solid on the wing and grabbed his first senior goal
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🏆 Group Impact
The emphatic win sends Denmark to the top of Group C on goal difference as they continue their push toward qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Head coach Jorge Jesus praised his side’s discipline and intensity, highlighting their attacking balance and defensive structure.
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Next Fixture:
🇩🇰 Denmark vs Slovenia – Tuesday, October 14, 2025
