Christian Eriksen collapses during Denmark-Ukraine friendly, recovering in hospital
18 sources • 4 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:33 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field while playing for Denmark in a friendly against Ukraine on June 7, 2026. The incident occurred in the 65th minute, prompting immediate medical attention. Eriksen regained consciousness and walked off the field but has been hospitalized for further tests. Denmark team physician Morten Boesen stated he is 'doing well' and expected to be discharged soon. This incident comes after Eriksen previously suffered a cardiac arrest during the European Championship in 2021. Discussions regarding Eriksen's future in football are imminent as he weighs the risks of continuing his career.
- •Eriksen collapses in the 65th minute of friendly match
- •He is stable and recovering in hospital
- •Match against Ukraine was abandoned after his collapse
- •Eriksen's prior cardiac arrest in 2021 adds context
- •Future playing career discussions are expected soon
- 10:17 PMESPN Soccer — Eriksen: 'My recovery has started'
- 6:28 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Eriksen home and recovering after second on-field collapse
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Eriksen recovering at home after collapsing during Denmark friendly
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Footballer Christian Eriksen ‘feeling good’ in wake of collapse
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Eriksen ‘feeling good’ after returning home following collapse
- 1:29 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Eriksen set for discharge after 2nd collapse on soccer field
- 10:55 AMESPN — Eriksen expected to be discharged after collapse
- 9:35 AMThe Guardian Sport — Christian Eriksen close to being discharged after collapse, says team doctor
"Christian Eriksen is “in good spirits” and expected to leave the hospital soon after collapsing on the field again playing for Denmark, the national team's physician said Monday. The 34-year-old Eriksen clutched his chest with both hands in an off-the-ball action before dropping to the ground in the 65th minute of Denmark’s international friendly against Ukraine in Odense, Denmark, on Sunday. The midfielder walked off the field by himself after being attended by medical staff, the Danish soccer federation said after the match, and underwent more tests in Odense University Hospital.
"Denmark’s medic reveals 34-year-old is in ‘good spirits’ Eriksen in hospital after losing consciousness on pitch Christian Eriksen is expected to be “discharged soon” from hospital after he appeared to collapse during Denmark’s friendly with Ukraine on Sunday. Television images showed Eriksen holding his chest in the 65th minute of the fixture at Odense Stadium, with the match quickly halted and abandoned shortly afterwards amid concern for the former Tottenham and Manchester United playmaker. Continue reading...
"Christian Eriksen said he is “feeling good” and his “recovery has already started” after being released from hospital less than 24 hours after he collapsed in Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine. Eriksen, who suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020, held his chest in the 65th minute of Sunday’s fixture and fell to the ground The 34-year-old briefly fell unconscious and the match was halted and swiftly abandoned.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJun 8, 2026, 10:17 PMEriksen: 'My recovery has started'
Christian Eriksen said he is "feeling good" and his "recovery has already started" after being released from hospital less than 24 hours after he collapsed in Denmark's friendly against Ukraine.
- ESPNJun 8, 2026, 10:55 AMEriksen expected to be discharged after collapse
Christian Eriksen is expected to be discharged from hospital "soon" after he collapsed on the pitch during Sunday's friendly between Denmark and Ukraine, Denmark's national team doctor said on Monday morning.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 6:28 PMChristian Eriksen home and recovering after second on-field collapse
Longtime Premier League star Christian Eriksen has been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine on Sunday
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 6:04 PMChristian Eriksen recovering at home after collapsing during Denmark friendly
Christian’s life was saved by his pacemaker after collapsing during Denmark’s friendly vs. Ukraine.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 5:40 PMFootballer Christian Eriksen ‘feeling good’ in wake of collapse
Christian Eriksen said he is “feeling good” and his “recovery has already started” after being released from hospital less than 24 hours after he collapsed in Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine. Eriksen, who suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020, held his chest in the 65th minute of Sunday’s fixture and fell to the ground The 34-year-old briefly fell unconscious and the match was halted and swiftly abandoned.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 4:30 PMChristian Eriksen ‘feeling good’ after returning home following collapse
Eriksen has been discharged from hospital following the incident during Denmark’s match with Ukraine
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 1:29 PMChristian Eriksen set for discharge after 2nd collapse on soccer field
Christian Eriksen is expected to be discharged from a hospital after his second known on-field collapse, the Danish Football Association said Monday.
- The Guardian SportJun 8, 2026, 9:35 AMChristian Eriksen close to being discharged after collapse, says team doctor
Denmark’s medic reveals 34-year-old is in ‘good spirits’ Eriksen in hospital after losing consciousness on pitch Christian Eriksen is expected to be “discharged soon” from hospital after he appeared to collapse during Denmark’s friendly with Ukraine on Sunday. Television images showed Eriksen holding his chest in the 65th minute of the fixture at Odense Stadium, with the match quickly halted and abandoned shortly afterwards amid concern for the former Tottenham and Manchester United playmaker. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 9:32 AMDenmark's Eriksen in 'good spirits' after collapsing during friendly
Christian Eriksen is in "good spirits", said the Danish team football doctor, despite being hospitalised after collapsing during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine, five years after suffering a cardiac arrest during the European Championship.Denmark's team doctor Morten Boesen said Eriksen had been "briefly unconscious" but "the pacemaker responded as it should".
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 9:10 AMEriksen set to be discharged soon as career decision looms
Denmark footballer Christian Eriksen is doing well after spending the night in hospital following his latest collapse in Sunday's abandoned friendly with Ukraine in Odense. In scenes similar to 2021, when he had to be resuscitated on the field during a European Championship game, distressed players surrounded him to shield the medical workers.
- BBC SportJun 8, 2026, 8:46 AMEriksen 'in good spirits' after collapse
Christian Eriksen is "in good spirits" following his collapse against Ukraine and is expected to be discharged from hospital soon, says Denmark's national team doctor Morten Boesen.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 8:12 AMEriksen 'doing well' and expected to leave the hospital after on-field collapse, Denmark team says
Christian Eriksen is “in good spirits” and expected to leave the hospital soon after collapsing on the field again playing for Denmark, the national team's physician said Monday. The 34-year-old Eriksen clutched his chest with both hands in an off-the-ball action before dropping to the ground in the 65th minute of Denmark’s international friendly against Ukraine in Odense, Denmark, on Sunday. The midfielder walked off the field by himself after being attended by medical staff, the Danish soccer federation said after the match, and underwent more tests in Odense University Hospital.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 8:10 AMDanish PM's 'great relief' Eriksen is OK as career decision looms
A second collapse on the pitch by Denmark footballer Christian Eriksen has even triggered a response from the country's prime minister. Eriksen is stable after tests in hospital following his collapse in Sunday's abandoned friendly with Ukraine in Odense.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 8:10 AMDenmark doctor releases statement after Eriksen collapse
Morton Boesen, the doctor of the Denmark national team, has said Christian Eriksen is ‘doing well’ after his frightening collapse on the pitch against Ukraine.The former Tottenham Hotspur and Manc...
- Sky Sports—Eriksen 'doing well and at home' after collapse during Denmark friendly
Christian Eriksen said he has returned home and is "doing well" after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine.
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