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Denmark eyes World Cup berth against North Macedonia
26 Mar
Summary
- Denmark hosts North Macedonia in a crucial World Cup playoff semifinal.
- Rasmus Højlund leads Denmark's attack with five qualifying goals.
- North Macedonia enters on a four-match winless streak after a heavy loss.
Denmark welcomes North Macedonia to Parken Stadium for a single-leg semifinal in the UEFA World Cup playoffs. Denmark enters as the strong favorite, aiming to reach their third straight World Cup. Despite finishing second in Group C after losing their last two qualifying matches, including a 4-2 defeat to Scotland, Denmark's home advantage is a key factor. Rasmus Højlund leads the Danish attack, having scored five goals in qualifying and enjoying a strong club season.
North Macedonia is considered a significant underdog. They reached the playoffs by winning their Nations League group after finishing third in their qualifying group. Their qualifying campaign concluded with a heavy 7-1 loss to Wales, extending their winless streak to four matches. Attacking midfielder Eljif Elmas, with 75 caps, is North Macedonia's most experienced player and their best hope for creating chances against Denmark's defense. The predicted outcome favors Denmark with a 2-0 victory.




