Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch, but is "conscious and doing well" says Danish FA
The Danish FA said the midfielder regained consciousness quickly and was taken to hospital for further tests after the match was abandoned.
- On Sunday, June 7, 2026, Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed during a friendly match against Ukraine in Odense, falling to the ground in the 64th minute while Denmark led 2-1.
- Medical staff rushed onto the pitch to treat Eriksen, who regained consciousness quickly; Denmark team physician Morten Boesen confirmed the player left the field himself and his pacemaker "is beating as it should."
- The referee officially abandoned the match in the 79th minute after consulting both coaches, as fans chanted "Eriksen, Eriksen" and players from both teams formed a protective circle around him.
- Sunday's frightening scenes recalled Eriksen's 2021 European Championship collapse against Finland in Copenhagen, after which he resumed his professional career 259 days later following implantation of a cardioverter defibrillator.
- Eriksen currently plays for Wolfsburg in Germany under contract through the 2026-27 season, having previously competed for Manchester United and Brentford following his return to professional soccer.
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Eriksen Recalls Nightmare from 5 Years Ago, Returns Home After ICD Shock... Says He Can Get Back, Even Warning of Retirement OSEN = Reporter Lee In-hwan Christian Eriksen has collapsed on the field again. This time, he personally acknowledged his physical condition, but concerns surrounding his career have grown even larger. The UK's The Sun reported on the 8th (KST)
Eriksen "feeling good" after second pitch collapse in Denmark vs Ukraine
Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during Denmark's match against Ukraine on Sunday evening, with his ICD activating to protect him. The Denmark midfielder has since shared a positive health update, saying he is "feeling good" and recovering at home with his family.
Danish Soccer Player Christian Eriksen Speaks Out After Collapsing On the Field For the 2nd Time
Danish soccer star Christian Eriksen assured fans he's on the mend after collapsing during a June 7 match. The incident comes five years after experienced a cardiac arrest during a soccer game.
The hours of anguish were behind. After suffering a decompensation during the friendly between Denmark and Ukraine, Christian Eriksen sent a message to reassure the fans and confirmed that he is already at home with his loved ones.
The collapse of Denmark's superstar Christian Eriksen has terrified football fans around the world. Now the caretaker has come to the floor.
Christian Eriksen collapsed in the middle of an international training match. The incident shocked the Swedish national team. – You get scared and sad when you read news like that, says Jesper Karlström.
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