Christian Eriksen collapses during Denmark-Ukraine friendly, recovering in hospital

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Christian Eriksen collapses during Denmark-Ukraine friendly, recovering in hospital
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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.

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  • 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
Latest Updates
  • 10:17 PMESPN SoccerEriksen: 'My recovery has started'
  • 6:28 PMYahoo SportsChristian Eriksen home and recovering after second on-field collapse
  • 6:04 PMYahoo SportsChristian Eriksen recovering at home after collapsing during Denmark friendly
  • 5:40 PMYahoo SportsFootballer Christian Eriksen ‘feeling good’ in wake of collapse
  • 4:30 PMYahoo SportsChristian Eriksen ‘feeling good’ after returning home following collapse
  • 1:29 PMYahoo SportsChristian Eriksen set for discharge after 2nd collapse on soccer field
  • 10:55 AMESPNEriksen expected to be discharged after collapse
  • 9:35 AMThe Guardian SportChristian Eriksen close to being discharged after collapse, says team doctor
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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.

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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...

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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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