Christian Eriksen collapses again during friendly against Ukraine
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:17 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Christian Eriksen collapsed during a friendly match against Ukraine in Odense on June 7. The incident occurred in the 65th minute, prompting immediate medical attention as both teams formed a protective ring around him. Eriksen, who has a cardioverter-defibrillator, was able to walk off the pitch and has since regained consciousness. The match was suspended in the 79th minute with Denmark leading 2-1 and was subsequently abandoned. The Danish Football Association confirmed Eriksen is in good condition, and further examinations will determine the cause of his collapse.
- •Eriksen collapsed during the friendly match in Denmark against Ukraine.
- •The match was suspended and later abandoned with Denmark leading 2-1.
- •Medical staff responded quickly, and Eriksen walked off the field by himself.
- •A statement confirmed that Eriksen is in good condition after regaining consciousness.
- •He holds the record for most international appearances for Denmark with 151 caps.
- 3:54 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Eriksen Says He's Home and 'Doing Well' After Collapsing on Field During Denmark Game
- 6:04 PMSB Nation — Christian Eriksen recovering at home after collapsing during Denmark friendly - Cartilage Free Captain
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Eriksen Conscious After Collapsing During Denmark Friendly
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Soccer Star Christian Eriksen ‘Conscious’ After on-Field Collapse, 5 Years After He Nearly Died During Game
- 10:54 PMNBC News — Christian Eriksen ‘conscious’ after another on-field collapse, Denmark national team says - NBC News
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Eriksen collapses during match for second time
"Christian Eriksen is conscious after collapsing during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine, five years after the midfielder survived cardiac arrest during a European Championship match. The ... Read More
"Christian Eriksen was conscious and undergoing further tests in the hospital after he collapsed on the field again playing for Denmark’s national team Sunday.
"The Denmark soccer player collapsed during a game against Ukraine on June 7, five years after he suffered a mid-match cardiac arrest in 2021
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 3:54 PMChristian Eriksen Says He's Home and 'Doing Well' After Collapsing on Field During Denmark Game
The Denmark soccer player collapsed during a game against Ukraine on June 7, five years after he suffered a mid-match cardiac arrest in 2021
- SB NationJun 8, 2026, 6:04 PMChristian Eriksen recovering at home after collapsing during Denmark friendly - Cartilage Free Captain
Christian’s life was saved by his pacemaker after collapsing during Denmark’s friendly vs. Ukraine.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 4:17 PMChristian Eriksen Conscious After Collapsing During Denmark Friendly
Christian Eriksen is conscious after collapsing during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine, five years after the midfielder survived cardiac arrest during a European Championship match. The ... Read More
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 12:15 PMSoccer Star Christian Eriksen ‘Conscious’ After on-Field Collapse, 5 Years After He Nearly Died During Game
The Denmark player, who suffered a mid-match cardiac arrest in 2021, collapsed during a game against Ukraine on Sunday, June 7
- NBC NewsJun 7, 2026, 10:54 PMChristian Eriksen ‘conscious’ after another on-field collapse, Denmark national team says - NBC News
Christian Eriksen was conscious and undergoing further tests in the hospital after he collapsed on the field again playing for Denmark’s national team Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 10:07 PMChristian Eriksen collapses during match for second time
Christian Eriksen collapsed during an international match against Ukraine, five years after he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch.
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