Australia vs Denmark: World Cup head-to-head record
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Australia have the better World Cup head-to-head record against Denmark, winning one and drawing one from their two meetings, with Denmark yet to beat the Socceroos at a World Cup. The all-time tally reads: played 2, Australia won 1, drawn 1, Denmark won 0 — giving Australia an unbeaten record in this fixture at football's biggest tournament.
Their first clash ended 1-1 in Russia 2018, before Australia claimed a decisive 1-0 victory in Qatar 2022 that helped knock Denmark out of the group stage. It is a small but meaningful rivalry, and Australia hold every psychological edge heading into any future meeting.
Match-by-match World Cup results: Australia vs Denmark
The two nations have met twice at the World Cup, both times in the group stage. Below is every meeting between Australia and Denmark at the tournament:
| Year | Tournament | Matchday | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Russia 2018 | Matchday 8 | Denmark 1-1 Australia |
| 2022 | Qatar 2022 | Matchday 11 | Australia 1-0 Denmark |
What the record means heading into 2026
Australia's 1-0 win in Qatar 2022 was particularly significant — it was a group-stage result that contributed to Denmark's elimination, demonstrating that the Socceroos are more than capable of matching one of Europe's most consistent qualifying nations. Denmark, who have reached the knockout stages at multiple World Cups, have yet to find a way past Australia on the grandest stage. Should the two sides meet at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Australia will arrive with a 100% unbeaten record in this fixture to draw confidence from. Fans can track any potential 2026 fixture, live scores, and group standings at Bola 2026.
With just two meetings on record, it would be premature to call this a deep rivalry, but the head-to-head data firmly favours Australia. Their composure in closing out the 2022 encounter, and their resilience in earning a draw in 2018, shows a consistent ability to match Denmark when it matters most at World Cup level.
Frequently asked questions
Has Denmark ever beaten Australia at the World Cup?
No. In two World Cup meetings, Denmark have never beaten Australia. The record stands at Australia 1 win, 1 draw, Denmark 0 wins, making Australia unbeaten against Denmark at the tournament.
When did Australia beat Denmark at the World Cup?
Australia beat Denmark 1-0 during the group stage of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar (Matchday 11). It was a result that helped knock Denmark out of the tournament.
How many times have Australia and Denmark met at the World Cup?
Australia and Denmark have met twice at the World Cup — in 2018 (a 1-1 draw) and in 2022 (a 1-0 Australia win). Both encounters took place in the group stage.