World Cup Appearances:
3 - 1986, 1998, 2002
Accomplishments:
-- Quarter-final 1998 FIFA World Cup™ France
-- 4th UEFA European Championship Spain 1964
-- Semi-final UEFA European Championship France 1984
-- Champion UEFA European Championship Sweden 1992
-- Runner-up Olympic Games 1908, 1912, 1960
Star Players:
Ebbe Sand, Jon Dahl Tomasson, Martin Laursen, Jan Heintze, Thomas Helveg
Approximate Odds of Winning:
66-1
AskMen's Rating of Team:
(out of 100)
70
Significant Strength:
Denmark is looking to improve on a close quarterfinal loss to soccer superpower Brazil in the 1998 World Cup. With that goal in mind, the team has a sharp focus to move on in a tough group with defending champion France. The team will rely on a defensive core respected throughout Europe, but will reach the second round and further, based on a feared offensive prowess.
Significant Weakness:
Denmark is noted for strict risk management on the field and for staying with one strategy for the duration of a match, regardless of the outcome. A lack of tactical creativity could haunt the team as it faces more spontaneous squads during the World Cup.
AskMen's Prediction:
Despite an exciting group of scorers up front, we predict that Denmark will fall short of the bar raised in 1998 and as a result, will finish third in the Group.
DENMARK
