European qualifier match Belarus vs Denmark at the ZTE Arena in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, on Wednesday evening in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier that could effectively end the White Wings’ qualification hopes.
Denmark arrive as overwhelming favorites, sitting joint-top of Group C with four points from two matches, while Belarus remain rooted at the bottom with zero points after devastating defeats to Greece (1-5) and Scotland (0-2).
Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Højlund are spearheading Denmark’s push for automatic qualification, while Belarus faces a tough challenge to stay in the race for 2026 FIFA World Cup contention.
Belarus vs Denmark European Qualifiers 2026 Match Information, Prediction, H2H and Where to Watch
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Belarus have endured a nightmare qualifying campaign, conceding seven goals while scoring just one across two matches. Their defensive frailties were brutally exposed in the 5-1 home defeat to Greece, followed by a disappointing 2-0 loss to Scotland in Hungary.
Denmark, meanwhile, have impressed with their tactical discipline under Brian Riemer, earning a goalless draw with Scotland before dismantling Greece 3-0 with goals from Mikkel Damsgaard, Andreas Christensen, and Rasmus Højlund.
- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifying – Group C
- Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST / 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT
- Venue: ZTE Arena, Zalaegerszeg, Hungary
- Referee: TBA
- TV Coverage: Available worldwide on UEFA broadcast partners
Last 5 Matches Form:
| Team 1 (Belarus) | Team 2 (Denmark) |
|---|---|
| L – Scotland 2-0 Belarus | W – Denmark 3-0 Greece |
| L – Greece 5-1 Belarus | D – Scotland 0-0 Denmark |
| L – Russia 4-1 Belarus | W – Lithuania 0-5 Denmark |
| W – Kazakhstan 1-4 Belarus | W – Northern Ireland 1-2 Denmark |
| W – Azerbaijan 0-2 Belarus | L – Portugal 2-0 Denmark |
Belarus vs Denmark Head to Head
Belarus and Denmark have a limited recent history, with their last competitive encounter dating back several years. Denmark have historically dominated this fixture, leveraging their superior squad depth and tactical organization.
The Danes have never lost to Belarus in official competition, maintaining a perfect record that includes both home and away victories.
| Matches Played | Belarus Wins | Denmark Wins | Draws | Belarus Goals | Denmark Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Current Team News
Belarus Team News:
Carlos Alós has named a 24-man squad featuring attackers Pavel Antilevski, Herman Barkovski, and Yevgeny Malashevich. Goalkeeper Artem Lapoukhov is expected to start behind a defense led by captain Zakhar Volkov, who scored an unfortunate own goal against Scotland.
Midfield duo Maksim Ebong and Pavel Yablonski provide creativity, though Belarus continue to struggle for goals with just one scored in qualifying.
Denmark Team News:
Brian Riemer’s squad includes established stars Christian Eriksen, Andreas Christensen, and Kasper Schmeichel. Rasmus Højlund leads the attack after his impressive goal against Greece, while Pierre-Emile Højbjerg anchors the midfield with two assists in qualifying. No major injury concerns ahead of this crucial qualifier.
Belarus vs Denmark Current Possible Starting Lineups
Belarus Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):
Lapoukhov; Karpovich, Volkov, Parkhomenko, Zabelin; Ebong, Myakish; Kalinin, Yablonski, Pechenin; Malashevich
Denmark Predicted XI (4-3-3):
Schmeichel; Kristensen, Christensen, Andersen, Mæhle; Højbjerg, Hjulmand, Eriksen; Skov Olsen, Højlund, Damsgaard
Key Players
Belarus: Yevgeny Malashevich (Forward) – The team’s primary goal threat, who must deliver against Denmark’s solid defense.
Denmark: Christian Eriksen (Midfielder) – The creative mastermind whose passing and set-piece delivery could unlock Belarus’ defense.
Denmark: Rasmus Højlund (Forward) – The Manchester United striker brings pace and clinical finishing to Denmark’s attack.
Belarus vs Denmark Match Prediction
Denmark’s superior quality, tactical organization, and recent form make them overwhelming favorites. Belarus’ defensive vulnerabilities and lack of attacking threat suggest another difficult evening.
The neutral venue removes any potential advantage for Belarus, while Denmark’s experience in high-pressure qualifiers should secure a comfortable victory.
- Predicted Score: Belarus 0-3 Denmark
- Betting Odds: Belarus to Win (8.00), Draw (5.50), Denmark to Win (1.35)
Where to Watch the Belarus vs Denmark FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers 2026
United States:
- TV: FS2, FOX Sports App
- Streaming: Paramount+, fuboTV
- Spanish: Telemundo Deportes
Canada:
- TV: TSN, TSN Direct
- Streaming: DAZN Canada
- French: RDS
Australia:
- TV: SBS
- Streaming: SBS On Demand, Optus Sport
United Kingdom:
- TV: BBC Red Button
- Streaming: BBC iPlayer
- Radio: BBC Radio 5 Live
Europe:
- Germany: RTL, MagentaTV
- Netherlands: NOS, NPO Start
- Spain: TVE, RTVE Play
- Italy: RAI Sport
- France: TF1, M6
