Christian Eriksen collapses during Denmark's friendly match against Ukraine
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Christian Eriksen collapsed during a friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine on June 7, 2026. The incident occurred in the 65th minute, prompting immediate medical attention. The Danish Football Association confirmed that Eriksen is conscious and doing well under the circumstances, and the match was called off. This event echoes Eriksen's previous collapse during the European Championship in 2021, when he suffered cardiac arrest. His footballing future remains uncertain as more information is expected to follow.
- •Christian Eriksen collapsed holding his chest during the match.
- •The incident occurred in the 65th minute of play.
- •Eriksen is reported to be conscious and recovering.
- •The friendly match against Ukraine was called off.
- •Denmark failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Eriksen update comes after scary collapse for Denmark, reminiscent of past injury
"This was a scary moment for the Danish legend.
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