Denmark vs Russia
head-to-head record
- Denmark wins
- 2
- Draws
- 1
- Russia wins
- 9
12 meetings, 1956 to 2021Goals: Denmark 14, Russia 33
Denmark and Russia have met 12 times since 1956. Russia have won 9, Denmark 2, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 21 June 2021, when Denmark won 4–1 at the European Championship.
The 12 meetings have produced 47 goals, 3.92 per game. The biggest win is Russia’s 6–0 in World Cup qualifying in 1965. They went 19 years without meeting, between 1992 and 2012.
Who has won more, Denmark or Russia?
All matches12 matches
Competitive6 matches
Friendlies6 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Denmark 14, Russia 333.92 per game
- First meeting
- Russia 5–1 DenmarkFriendly, 23 May 1956
- Most recent
- Denmark 4–1 RussiaEuropean Championship, 21 Jun 2021
- Denmark’s biggest win
- Denmark 4–1 RussiaEuropean Championship, 21 Jun 2021
- Russia’s biggest win
- Russia 6–0 DenmarkWorld Cup qualifying, 27 Jun 1965
- Most goals in a meeting
- Denmark 2–5 RussiaFriendly, 1 Jul 1956
- TFN Elo rating now
- Denmark 1912 (20th), Russia 1844 (28th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Denmark4Russia1
European Championship
Copenhagen, Denmark
- Denmark0Russia2
Friendly
Copenhagen, Denmark
- Denmark1Russia1
Friendly
Brøndby, Denmark
- Russia1Denmark0
World Cup qualifying
Moscow, Soviet Union
- Denmark4Russia2
World Cup qualifying
Copenhagen, Denmark
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Denmark win and drops with every Russia win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Denmark's home games
7 matches
214
DenmarkDrawsRussia
In Russia's home games
4 matches
004
DenmarkDrawsRussia
At neutral venues
1 match
001
DenmarkDrawsRussia
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Denmark | Draws | Russia | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5–17 |
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5–12 |
| European Championship | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4–4 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 | 13 | |
| 1960s | 3 | 13 | |
| 1970s | 1 | 3 | |
| 1980s | 3 | 9 | |
| 1990s | 1 | 2 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 2 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 5 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Denmark | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 12021 | 71956 to 1980 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 12021 | 71956 to 1980 |
Top scorers in Denmark vs Russia
- 1Michael LaudrupDenmark2
- 2Oleh ProtasovRussia2
- 3Preben ElkjærDenmark2
- 4Slava MetreveliRussia2
- 5Valery VoroninRussia2
- 6Vladimir BarkayaRussia2
Scorer records exist for 6 of the 12 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Denmark and Russia played each other?
12 times, starting on 23 May 1956. 6 of those meetings were competitive and 6 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Denmark and Russia?
Russia, with 9 wins to 2. 1 match ended level.
What is the biggest win in Denmark vs Russia?
Russia’s 6–0 win in World Cup qualifying on 27 June 1965 in Moscow.
When did Denmark and Russia last play?
On 21 June 2021 in Copenhagen, when Denmark won 4–1 at the European Championship.
What is the competitive record between Denmark and Russia?
In 6 competitive matches, Denmark have 2 wins, Russia have 4, and 0 ended level.
Every Denmark vs Russia result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 4–1 | Russia | European Championship | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Denmark | 0–2 | Russia | Friendly | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Denmark | 1–1 | Russiaas CIS | Friendly | Brøndby, Denmark | |
| Russiaas Soviet Union | 1–0 | Denmark | World Cup qualifying | Moscow, Soviet Union | |
| Denmark | 4–2 | Russiaas Soviet Union | World Cup qualifying | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Russiaas Soviet Union | 2–0 | Denmark | Friendly | Moscow, Soviet Union | |
| Denmark | 1–2 | Russiaas Soviet Union | Friendly | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Denmark | 1–3 | Russiaas Soviet Union | World Cup qualifying | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Russiaas Soviet Union | 6–0 | Denmark | World Cup qualifying | Moscow, Soviet Union | |
| Denmark | 0–3 | Russiaas Soviet Union | European Championship | Barcelona, Spain (neutral) | |
| Denmark | 2–5 | Russiaas Soviet Union | Friendly | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Russiaas Soviet Union | 5–1 | Denmark | Friendly | Moscow, Soviet Union |
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.