Denmark and Ukraine face each other on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Brasília time in an international friendly at Odense Isstadion in Denmark. The match will be broadcast live on SporTV and Globoplay.
The game comes at an important moment for both national teams, who are using the friendly to prepare for the next stage of their international development after missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Denmark enters the match looking to begin a new cycle after a disappointing exit in the World Cup qualifiers. Despite having well-known players such as Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Højlund, the Danish team was eliminated by the Czech Republic in a penalty shootout and failed to secure a place in the tournament.
Head coach Brian Riemer is seeking a stronger performance from his squad after an inconsistent run. Denmark has won only one of its last five matches, and the team will rely on home advantage, experience, and attacking quality to regain confidence and return to competitive form. The friendly offers an opportunity for the Danish side to test combinations, rebuild momentum, and provide a more convincing display in front of its supporters.
Ukraine also arrives for the match after missing the World Cup. The team was knocked out by Sweden in the European playoff round, ending its hopes of qualifying for the tournament. Even so, Ukraine has shown better recent form than its opponent, with five wins in its last seven matches. That positive stretch has helped strengthen belief in the team’s current project.
Under coach Andrea Maldera, Ukraine continues to mix experienced figures with promising young talent. Players such as Andriy Yarmolenko, Viktor Tsygankov and Georgiy Sudakov remain central to the squad’s plans, while the friendly provides another chance to consolidate the team’s rebuilding process ahead of future international competitions. The match is also seen as a useful test for tactical adjustments and squad depth.
The probable lineups for the match suggest both teams will field strong sides. Denmark is expected to start with Jorgensen; Kristensen, Provstgaard, Andreas Christensen and Joakim Maehle; Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Jensen and Eriksen; Adam Daghim, Højlund and Dorgu. Ukraine’s projected lineup includes Trubin; Romanchuk, Eduard Sarapiy, Mykola Matvienko and Vitaliy Mykolenko; Egor Nazaryna and Oleg Ocheretko; Yarmolenko, Tsygankov and Georgiy Sudakov; Yaremchuk.
Although it is only a friendly, the match carries value for both sides as they look to recover confidence, refine their squads and prepare for upcoming international challenges. Denmark wants a response after recent disappointment, while Ukraine aims to continue its encouraging form and strengthen its long-term project.
