Denmark vs Portugal Highlights - October 01, 2026

Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 in UEFA Nations League on October 01, 2026. The match was played at Parken Stadium.

Mikkel Damsgaard (23'), Rasmus Højlund (53') scored for Denmark.

João Cancelo (13'), Gonçalo Ramos (25'), Vitinha (67'), João Félix (87') scored for Portugal.

Denmark went into the game in position 3, on 3 points. They had won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their previous five.

At kick-off Portugal stood in position 1 with 6 points. Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats.

Portugal arrived unbeaten in 2.

Gonçalo Ramos saw a shot blocked (7'). Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Vitinha’s effort (7').

Joakim Maehle tested the goalkeeper for Denmark (8'). Moments later, Pedro Neto could not find the target for Portugal (12').

Gonçalo Ramos picked out João Cancelo, who scored for Portugal (13'). Soon after, Morten Hjulmand sent an effort off target for Denmark (15').

Rafael Leão forced a save for Portugal on 22 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Mikkel Damsgaard scored for Denmark on 23 minutes after a pass from Joakim Maehle.

Bruno Fernandes picked out Gonçalo Ramos, who scored for Portugal (25'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Rúben Neves’s effort (35').

After the break, Bruno Fernandes tested the goalkeeper for Portugal (47'). Gustav Isaksen shot wide for Denmark on 48 minutes.

Moments later, Rasmus Højlund scored for Denmark on 53 minutes after a pass from Mikkel Damsgaard.

Joakim Maehle could not find the target for Denmark (55'). Soon after, a block denied Pierre-Emile Højbjerg on 58 minutes.

Rúben Neves forced a save for Portugal on 64 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Bruno Fernandes picked out Vitinha, who scored for Portugal (67').

Mohamed Daramy was booked for Denmark (79'). Moments later, the referee cautioned Rúben Neves of Portugal on 82 minutes.

João Félix scored for Portugal on 87 minutes after a pass from Diogo Dalot. Substitutions: Denmark 4, Portugal 5.

Denmark controlled 53.7% of possession. Denmark had 12 shots with 3 on target, while Portugal had 19 and 10.

Goalkeeper saves: Denmark 6, Portugal 1. Corners: Denmark 4, Portugal 7.

Denmark completed the most passes, 527 in total at 86.7% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.