Denmark vs Ukraine Friendly Set for June 7 in Odense

Denmark and Ukraine will meet in an international friendly match on Sunday, June 7, at the Nature Energy Park in Odense, Denmark. The match represents the final summer tune-up for both European nations, who are each looking ahead after failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Denmark, currently ranked 20th in the world, missed the tournament after a penalty shootout loss to Czechia in a UEFA playoff. The team’s form has been inconsistent, with only one win in its last eight matches across all competitions. The Danish squad is also in a transitional phase, having seen several experienced players retire and others omitted from the current selection. Manager Brian Riemer is expected to rotate his lineup, with players like William Osula and Mads Hermansen potentially earning starts.

Ukraine’s World Cup hopes ended in the playoff semifinals with a defeat to Sweden. Despite that disappointment, the team has shown positive signs under interim head coach Andrea Maldera, securing consecutive friendly victories over Albania and Poland. With a relatively stable squad and no major injury concerns, Ukraine is expected to field a consistent starting eleven as it builds cohesion.