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Denmark Faces Health Hurdle Before World Cup Qualifier | Sports-Games

Two players and one staff member fell ill, threatening Denmark’s preparations before their crucial World Cup qualifier against Scotland, with the team leading the group by one point.

  • On Tuesday, Denmark's national team was struck by illness ahead of the final World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park, with head coach Brian Riemer saying 'some players and staff were ill'.
  • Joachim Andersen and Rasmus Hojlund missed Denmark's 2-2 draw with Belarus on Saturday, increasing selection strain ahead of the Scotland match.
  • The team doctor is handling the situation, Riemer said, adding he hopes for '24 men who are fit for a fight and ready to play' on Tuesday.
  • Denmark leads Scotland by one point, and Scotland's 3-2 loss to Greece on Saturday means Tuesday's match will decide Group C's top spot.
  • The Associated Press reported the dispatch with a 2025 copyright and a distribution notice restricting republication without permission.
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Anders Dreyer has fallen ill and will miss a crucial match in the World Cup qualifiers. Jacob Bruun Larsen has been called up.

·Copenhagen, Denmark
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Denmark's group final awaits away against Scotland on Tuesday. There will be disease chaos in Denmark at that time. A stomach virus is ravaging and several players have been isolated.

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Denmark squad hit by sickness ahead of World Cup qualifier against Scotland

Denmark’s national team has been hit by sickness ahead of its final World Cup qualifier against Scotland.

·United States
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Denmark needs a point to secure their place in the World Cup away to Scotland on Tuesday. The Danish national football team will then fight to stop a stomach virus that is ravaging the squad.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
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