June 8, 2026
Denmark’s and Ukraine’s players huddle to accompany Denmark’s midfielder #10 Christian Eriksen to a waiting ambulance during the football international friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine at Odense Stadium in Denmark, on June 7, 2026. Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine on June 7, 2026, five years after he suffered a cardiac arrest during the European Championships. (Photo by Bo Amstrup / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Denmark OUT
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine but was later able to walk off the field, five years after suffering a cardiac arrest during the European Championship.
The 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder, who has a type of pacemaker, fell to the ground in the 64th minute of the match in Odense on Sunday.
Medical staff rushed onto the pitch while players from both teams gathered around him to shield the scene from television or smartphone cameras.
