Denmark are just one of the 24 teams taking part at the in Germany. Here's everything you need to know about the team, who shared a group with England, Slovenia and and face Germany in the Round of 16! 1. The team played their first game in 1908 Denmark played their first football game on October 19, 1908.
This match was part of the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, where they took on France and won 9-0! But technically, they won the 1906 Intercalated Olympics tournament, but did not register with their football association – the DBU – so that didn't officially count. Whoops! 2. Their badge says Danish Football Association They were founded on 18 May, 1889 and has the distinction of being the first national football association outside Great Britain and Ireland.
3. Goalie Kasper Schmeichel's dad played for Manchester United Peter Schmeichel is a legendary goalkeeper who played for Denmark and Manchester United, from 1991 to 1999. Schmeichel is seen as one of the greatest goalkeepers in game, so it was natural his son Kasper would follow in his footsteps.
Kasper played for Leicester City between 2011 and 2022, before moving to Nice and eventually signed for Anderlecht. He's made over 100 appearances for the national team and counting! 4. The team play their home games in Copenhagen The national team play their matches at Parken Stadium, the home of FC Copehagen.
Along with football matches, the 38,190 capacity stadium has also hosted pop concerts and the Eurovision Song Cont.
