Match report

Denmark Defeats FYR Macedonia 4-0 in World Cup Qualification

Denmark
Denmark
4–0
FT
FYR Macedonia
FYR Macedonia
Mar 26, 2026

Denmark emphatically secured a 4-0 victory over FYR Macedonia in their World Cup Qualification match, showcasing their dominance with goals from Martin Damsgaard, Georginio Isaksen, and Christian Norgaard. The victory solidifies Denmark's position in the group and puts FYR Macedonia under pressure to improve their performance in the upcoming matches.

Key Facts

  • • Denmark's Martin Damsgaard scored the first goal in the 49th minute
  • • Georginio Isaksen netted two goals in quick succession at 58' and 59'
  • • Christian Norgaard scored the fourth goal at 75' from Christian Eriksen's assist
  • • FYR Macedonia struggled to mount a comeback, with multiple substitutions made in the second half

Lineups

Denmark

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Hermansen (G)
  • 18 A. Bah (D)
  • 15 C. Norgaard (D)
  • 3 V. Nelsson (D)
  • 5 J. Maehle (D)
  • 21 M. Hjulmand (M)
  • 23 P. Hojbjerg (M)
  • 8 G. Isaksen (M)
  • 12 V. Froholdt (M)
  • 14 M. Damsgaard (M)
  • 9 R. Hojlund (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Jungdal
  • 22 F. Ronnow
  • 10 C. Eriksen
  • 7 M. Jensen
  • 6 N. Nartey
  • 13 J. Lindstrom
  • 20 A. Dreyer
  • 17 K. Hogh
  • 2 O. Provstgaard
  • 11 W. Osula
  • 4 L. Hogsberg
  • 19 N. Nartey

FYR Macedonia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 S. Dimitrievski (G)
  • 8 A. Stojcevski
  • 5 G. Zajkov (D)
  • 6 V. Musliu (D)
  • 3 S. Herrera (D)
  • 21 J. Atanasov (M)
  • 7 E. Elmas (M)
  • 17 L. Qamili (M)
  • 10 E. Bardhi (M)
  • 11 D. Churlinov (M)
  • 15 E. Rastoder (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Iliev
  • 12 D. Siskovski
  • 9 A. Trajkovski
  • 2 E. Bejtulai
  • 22 I. Alimi
  • 14 D. Velkovski
  • 16 B. Nikolov
  • 18 L. Doriev
  • 19 M. Ristovski
  • 20 B. Miovski
  • 4 N. Serafimov
  • 13 D. Musovski

Timeline

  1. Denmark
    49' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Damsgaard
  2. Denmark
    58' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Isaksen · Assist: M. Damsgaard
  3. Denmark
    59' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Isaksen
  4. FYR Macedonia
    64' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Qamili · On: I. Alimi
  5. FYR Macedonia
    64' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Atanasov · On: L. Doriev
  6. FYR Macedonia
    64' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Churlinov · On: B. Miovski
  7. FYR Macedonia
    72' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow Card
    E. Elmas

    Foul

  8. Denmark
    73' Denmark subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Isaksen · On: C. Eriksen
  9. Denmark
    75' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Norgaard · Assist: C. Eriksen
  10. FYR Macedonia
    77' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Rastoder · On: D. Musovski
  11. Denmark
    81' Denmark subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Hojlund · On: K. Hogh
  12. Denmark
    81' Denmark subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Bah · On: Lucas Høgsberg
  13. FYR Macedonia
    86' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow Card
    E. Bardhi

    Foul

  14. Denmark
    86' Denmark subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Damsgaard · On: N. Nartey
  15. Denmark
    87' Denmark subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Norgaard · On: O. Provstgaard

Match Stats

Stat Denmark FYR Macedonia
Fouls 10 8
Pass Accuracy 89% 75%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 3
Corners 11 2
Total Passes 589 283
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 9 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 523 211
Shots Inside Box 10 1
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 10 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Denmark took control of the game with Martin Damsgaard's goal in the 49th minute, breaking down FYR Macedonia's resistance
  • ▸ The quick-fire goals from Georginio Isaksen in the 58th and 59th minutes effectively ended FYR Macedonia's hopes, leaving the team struggling to respond