Denmark women's national football team

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Denmark
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)De rød-hvide
(The Red and White)
AssociationDansk Boldspil-Union (DBU)
ConfederationUEFA (Europe)
Head coachLars Søndergaard
CaptainPernille Harder
Most capsKatrine Pedersen (210)[1]
Top scorerPernille Harder (67)[2]
Home stadiumEnergi Viborg Arena
FIFA codeDEN
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 14 Increase 1 (10 December 2021)[3]
Highest6 (March 2007)
Lowest20 (June 2016)
First international
 Denmark 1–0 Sweden 
(Markusböle, Finland; 27 July 1974)
Biggest win
 Denmark 15–0 Georgia 
(Vejle, Denmark; 24 October 2009)
Biggest defeat
 United States 7–0 Denmark 
(Orlando, United States; 24 February 1995)
World Cup
Appearances4 (first in 1991)
Best resultQuarterfinals (1991, 1995)
European Championship
Appearances9 (first in 1984)
Best resultRunners-up (2017)

The Denmark women's national football team (Danish: Danmarks kvindelige fodboldlandshold) represents Denmark in international women's football. The team is controlled by the Danish Football Association (DBU) and competes as a member of UEFA in various international football tournaments such as the FIFA Women's World Cup, UEFA Women's Euro, the Summer Olympics, and the Algarve Cup.

History[]

Home stadium[]

The Denmark women's national football team plays their home matches on the Viborg Stadium.

Current competitions[]

2023 FIFA World Cup qualification[]

Group E
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Denmark 6 6 0 0 34 2 +32 18 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup 3–1 2 Sep 8–0 7–0 12 Apr
2  Russia 6 5 0 1 19 3 +16 15 Play-offs 6 Sep 5–0 2 Sep 3–0 2–0
3  Montenegro 6 3 0 3 8 13 −5 9 1–5 7 Apr 12 Apr 6 Sep 2–0
4  Bosnia and Herzegovina (Y) 6 1 1 4 5 20 −15 4[a] 0–3 0–4 2–3 1–0 7 Apr
5  Malta (Y) 6 1 1 4 4 16 −12 4[a] 8 Apr 12 Apr 0–2 2–2 2 Sep
6  Azerbaijan (E) 6 1 0 5 2 18 −16 3 0–8 0–4 1–0 6 Sep 1–2
Updated to match(es) played on 30 November 2021. Source: UEFA
(E) Eliminated; (Y) Cannot qualify automatically but can still qualify via the play-offs.
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Ranked on head-to-head points: Bosnia and Herzegovina 4pts; Malta 1pts.

Results and fixtures[]

  • The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Lose   Fixtures

2021[]

8 April 2021 Friendly Republic of Ireland  0–1  Denmark Dublin, Republic of Ireland
19:30 Report
  • Sørensen Goal 9'
Stadium: Tallaght Stadium
Referee: Louise Thompson
13 April 2021 Friendly Wales  1–1  Denmark Cardiff, Wales
20:15
  • Fishlock Goal 60'
Report
  • Harder Goal 24'
Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium
Referee: Stacey Pearson (England)
10 June 2021 Friendly Denmark  3–2  Australia Horsens, Denmark
18:00 Yallop Goal 15' (o.g.)
Sevecke Goal 21'
Arnold Goal 25' (o.g.)
Report Fowler Goal 87'
Polkinghorne Goal 90+2'
Stadium: CASA Arena Horsens
Attendance: 2195
Referee: Lina Lehtovaara (Finland)
15 June 2021 Friendly Spain  3–0  Denmark Alcorcón, Spain
19:30 Bonmatí Goal 45', 84'
Guijarro Goal 67'
Report Stadium: Estadio de Santo Domingo
Attendance: 500
Referee: Karoline Wacker (Germany)
16 September 2021 World Cup 2023 qualifying Denmark  7–0  Malta Viborg, Denmark
Troelsgaard Goal 14'

Bruun Goal 23', Goal 48'
Larsen Goal 26'
Harder Goal 47'
Sevecke Goal 78'
Johansen Yellow card 80'

Andersen Goal 89'
Report Zammit Yellow card 72'
Zahra Yellow card 90'
Stadium: Viborg Stadion
Referee: Karoline Wacker (Germany)
21 September 2021 World Cup 2023 qualifying Azerbaijan  0–8  Denmark Baku
Report
Stadium: ASK Arena
Referee: Zuzana Valentová (Slovakia)
21 October 2021 World Cup 2023 qualifying Denmark  8–0  Bosnia and Herzegovina Viborg, Denmark
  • Bruun Goal 7', 27', 35', 39', 58'
  • Gejl Goal 65'
  • Harder Goal 80'
  • Andersen Goal 90'
Report Stadium: Viborg Stadion
Referee: Veronika Kovarova (Czech Republic)
26 October 2021 World Cup 2023 qualifying Montenegro  1−5  Denmark Podgorica
18:00
Report
Stadium: Camp FSCG
Referee: Olivia Tschon (Austria)
25 November 2021 World Cup 2023 qualifying Bosnia and Herzegovina  0–3  Denmark Zenica
Report
Stadium: FF BH Football Training Centre
Referee: (Spain)
30 November 2021 World Cup 2023 qualifying Denmark  3–1  Russia Viborg, Denmark
Report
  • Nelli Korovkina Goal 89'
Stadium: Viborg Stadion
Referee: Cheryl Foster (Wales)

2022[]

12 April 2022 World Cup 2023 qualifying Denmark  v  Azerbaijan Viborg, Denmark
Report Stadium: Viborg Stadion
8 July 2022 (2022-07-08) UEFA Euro 2022 group stage Germany  v  Denmark Brentford, England
Report Stadium: Brentford Community Stadium
12 July 2022 (2022-07-12) UEFA Euro 2022 group stage Denmark  v  Finland Milton Keynes, England
Report Stadium: Stadium MK
16 July 2022 (2022-07-16) UEFA Euro 2022 group stage Denmark  v  Spain Brentford, England
Report Stadium: Brentford Community Stadium
2 September 2022 World Cup 2023 qualifying Denmark  v  Montenegro Viborg, Denmark
Report Stadium: Viborg Stadion

Coaching staff[]

Role Name Start date
Head coach Denmark Lars Søndergaard December 2017
Assistant coach Denmark Johanna Rasmussen January 2021
Assistant coach and talent identification Denmark Lene Terp September 2016
Goalkeeper coach Denmark Heidi Johansen 2015
Physiotherapist Denmark Rikke Holm Brink June 2015

Managers[]

  • 1974–1976 : Kent Falkenvig
  • 1976–1979 : Bjørn Basbøll
  • 1979–1984 : Flemming Schultz
  • 1984–1988 : Birger Peitersen
  • 1988–1996 : Keld Gantzhorn
  • 1996–1999 : Jørgen Hvidemose
  • 1999–2005 : Poul Højmose
  • 2005–2006 : Peter Bonde
  • 2006–2013 : Kenneth Heiner-Møller
  • 2013–2017: Nils Nielsen
  • 2017: Søren Randa-Boldt (interim)
  • 2017−present: Lars Søndergaard

Players[]

Current squad[]

The following 23 players were named to the squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification games on 25 and 30 November 2021 against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Russia, respectively.[4]

Caps and goals are current as of 30 November 2021.[5]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Lene Christensen (2000-02-04) 4 February 2000 (age 21) 10 0 Norway Rosenborg
22 1GK Kathrine Larsen (1993-05-05) 5 May 1993 (age 28) 3 0 Norway Klepp IL

3 2DF Stine Ballisager (1994-01-03) 3 January 1994 (age 27) 26 2 Norway Vålerenga
4 2DF Rikke Sevecke (vice-captain) (1996-06-15) 15 June 1996 (age 25) 36 4 England Everton
6 2DF Karen Holmgaard (1999-01-28) 28 January 1999 (age 22) 13 0 Germany Turbine Potsdam
14 2DF Matilde Lundorf (1999-01-19) 19 January 1999 (age 22) 0 0 Italy Juventus
18 2DF Luna Gevitz (1994-03-03) 3 March 1994 (age 27) 15 0 Sweden BK Häcken
23 2DF Sofie Svava (2000-08-11) 11 August 2000 (age 21) 24 2 Germany VfL Wolfsburg

2 3MF (2003-11-05) 5 November 2003 (age 18) 1 0 Denmark Kolding IF
7 3MF Sanne Troelsgaard (1988-08-15) 15 August 1988 (age 33) 160 55 England Reading
8 3MF Emma Snerle (2001-03-23) 23 March 2001 (age 20) 22 2 Denmark Fortuna Hjørring
9 3MF Olivia Holdt (2001-06-07) 7 June 2001 (age 20) 2 0 Denmark Fortuna Hjørring
11 3MF Katrine Veje (1991-06-19) 19 June 1991 (age 30) 133 9 Sweden FC Rosengård
13 3MF Sofie Junge (1992-04-24) 24 April 1992 (age 29) 74 6 Italy Juventus
19 3MF Janni Thomsen (2000-02-16) 16 February 2000 (age 21) 11 1 Norway Vålerenga
21 3MF Mille Gejl (1999-09-23) 23 September 1999 (age 22) 15 6 Sweden BK Häcken

5 4FW Isabella Obaze (2002-10-30) 30 October 2002 (age 19) 0 0 Denmark HB Køge
10 4FW Caroline Møller (1998-12-19) 19 December 1998 (age 23) 8 0 Spain Real Madrid
12 4FW Stine Larsen (1996-01-24) 24 January 1996 (age 25) 59 20 Sweden BK Häcken
15 4FW Kathrine Kühl (2003-07-05) 5 July 2003 (age 18) 9 1 Denmark FC Nordsjælland
17 4FW Rikke Madsen (1997-08-09) 9 August 1997 (age 24) 12 1 Norway Vålerenga
20 4FW Signe Bruun (1998-04-06) 6 April 1998 (age 23) 19 14 France Lyon

Recent call-ups[]

The following list of active players were not called up for the latest match of the national team, but were called up for an A-level match within the last 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Katrine Svane (1998-03-17) 17 March 1998 (age 23) 0 0 Denmark AGF v.  Bosnia and Herzegovina; 25 November 2021INJ

DF Simone Boye (1992-03-03) 3 March 1992 (age 29) 66 5 England Arsenal v.  Bosnia and Herzegovina; 25 November 2021
DF Sara Thrige (1996-05-15) 15 May 1996 (age 25) 17 2 Italy Milan v.  Montenegro; 26 October 2021

MF Nanna Christiansen (1989-06-17) 17 June 1989 (age 32) 112 12 Denmark Brøndby IF v.  Montenegro; 26 October 2021RET
MF Josefine Hasbo (2001-11-20) 20 November 2001 (age 20) 2 0 United States Harvard Crimson v.  Wales; 13 April 2021

FW (2001-10-08) 8 October 2001 (age 20) 1 0 Denmark HB Køge v.  Bosnia and Herzegovina; 25 November 2021
FW Pernille Harder (captain) (1992-11-15) 15 November 1992 (age 29) 131 67 England Chelsea v.  Montenegro; 26 October 2021
FW Nicoline Sørensen (1997-08-15) 15 August 1997 (age 24) 44 8 England Everton v.  Azerbaijan; 21 September 2021INJ
FW Nadia Nadim (1988-01-02) 2 January 1988 (age 33) 99 38 United States Racing Louisville FC v.  Spain; 15 June 2021INJ
FW Frederikke Thøgersen (1995-07-24) 24 July 1995 (age 26) 58 1 Sweden FC Rosengård v.  Spain; 15 June 2021INJ

  • INJ = Withdrew due to injury
  • PRE = Preliminary squad
  • RET = Retired from the national team
  • COV = COVID-19 positive test or close contact

Previous squads[]

Player records[]

Achievements[]

FIFA Women's World Cup[]

FIFA Women's World Cup record Qualification record
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA GD Pld W D* L GF GA GD
China 1991 Quarter-finals 4 1 1 2 7 6 +1 UEFA Euro 1991
Sweden 1995 Quarter-finals 4 1 0 3 7 8 −1 UEFA Euro 1995
United States 1999 Group stage 3 0 0 3 1 8 −7 6 6 0 0 22 3 +19
United States 2003 Did not qualify 8 5 1 2 22 11 +11
China 2007 Group stage 3 1 0 2 4 4 0 8 6 1 1 22 6 +16
Germany 2011 Did not qualify 12 6 4 2 49 7 +42
Canada 2015 10 5 3 2 25 6 +19
France 2019 10 5 1 4 23 12 +11
AustraliaNew Zealand 2023 To be determined To be determined
Total 4/9 14 3 1 10 19 26 −7 54 33 10 11 163 45 +118
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Match History[]

Olympic Games record[]

Olympic Games record
Year Result GP W D* L GF GA
United States 1996 Group stage 3 0 0 3 2 11
Australia 2000 Did not qualify
Greece 2004
China 2008
United Kingdom 2012
Brazil 2016
Total 1/6 3 0 0 3 2 11

UEFA Women's Championship[]

UEFA Women's Championship record Qualifying record
Year Result GP W D* L GF GA GP W D* L GF GA
1984 Semi-final 2 0 0 2 1 3 6 3 2 1 8 5
Norway 1987 Did not qualify 6 2 2 2 10 10
West Germany 1989 8 5 1 2 14 12
Denmark 1991 Third place 2 1 1 0 2 1 8 6 2 0 19 2
Italy 1993 Third place 2 1 0 1 3 2 6 4 2 0 17 4
England Germany Norway Sweden 1995 Did not qualify 6 5 0 1 34 4
Norway Sweden 1997 Group stage 3 0 1 2 2 9 8 6 0 2 26 6
Germany 2001 Semi-final 4 2 0 2 6 6 8 5 0 3 32 15
England 2005 Group stage 3 1 1 1 4 4 8 7 1 0 26 4
Finland 2009 Group stage 3 1 0 2 3 4 8 7 0 1 23 5
Sweden 2013 Semi-final 5 0 4 1 5 6 8 7 0 1 28 3
Netherlands 2017 Runners-up 6 3 1 2 6 6 8 6 1 1 22 1
England 2022 Qualified 10 9 1 0 48 1
Total 9/13 30 9 8 13 32 41 98 72 12 14 307 72

Algarve Cup record[]

Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA
1994 Fourth place 3 1 0 2 2 7
1995 Runners-up 4 3 0 1 12 3
1996 Fourth place 4 2 0 2 7 5
1997 Fourth place 4 2 1 1 6 4
1998 Runners-up 4 2 1 1 9 4
1999 Fourth place 4 1 2 1 8 5
2000 Sixth place 4 1 0 3 5 6
2001 Runners-up 4 2 0 2 8 5
2002 Sixth place 4 1 0 3 4 7
2003 Ninth place 4 1 1 2 2 5
2004 Seventh place 4 1 0 3 1 3
2005 Sixth place 4 1 0 3 6 9
2006 Ninth place 4 1 1 2 6 13
2007 Runners-up 4 2 0 2 5 5
2008 Runners-up 4 3 0 1 4 2
2009 Third place 4 3 0 1 5 2
2010 Fifth place 4 2 0 2 4 8
2011 Sixth place 4 1 0 3 2 4
2012 Fifth place 4 2 0 2 4 8
2013 Seventh place 4 1 2 1 3 2
2014 Sixth place 4 1 1 2 6 7
2015 Sixth place 4 1 1 2 7 10
2016 Seventh place 4 2 0 2 6 7
2017 Third place 4 2 1 1 13 3
2018 Tenth place 4 0 2 2 3 5
2019 Sixth place 3 1 0 2 2 3
2020 Fifth place 3 2 0 1 7 3
Total 26/26 101 44 11 48 132 140

Invitational trophies[]

World Cup (Old invitational event)[]

  • 1970 : Champions (non-official competition)[8]
  • 1971 : Champions (non-official competition)[9]
  • 1981 : Runners-up (non-official competition)[10]
  • 1984 : Did not participate (non-official competition)[10]
  • 1985 : Third Place (non-official competition)[10]
  • 1986 : Did not participate (non-official competition)[10]
  • 1988 : Did not participate (non-official competition)[10]

European Championship (Unofficial events)[]

  • 1969 : Runner-up (non-official competition)[11]
  • 1979 : Champions (non-official competition)[12]

Honours[]

See also[]

Notes[]

References[]

  1. ^ Denmark - Caps
  2. ^ Denmark - Goals
  3. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  4. ^ "A-landsholdet- trup".
  5. ^ "KVINDELANDSHOLDET". DBU. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  6. ^ Denmark - Caps-Goals
  7. ^ Nordic Cup
  8. ^ Coppa del Mondo (Women) 1970
  9. ^ Mundial (Women) 1971
  10. ^ a b c d e Mundialito (Women) 1982-1988
  11. ^ Coppa Europa per Nazioni (Women) 1969
  12. ^ Inofficial European Women Championship 1979

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