Christian Eriksen collapses again during friendly against Ukraine

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Christian Eriksen collapses again during friendly against Ukraine
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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.

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  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 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
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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

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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.

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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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