Denmark were back. Missing from the previous edition, they had last graced the World Cup in 2002. Under Morten Olsen, they were ready to write the next chapter.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 |
Denmark found moments of promise but ultimately fell short of the consistency needed to progress beyond the group stage.
Denmark endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a 0-2 defeat against Netherlands, a hard-fought 2-1 win against Cameroon, and a 1-3 defeat against Japan. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Denmark's campaign ended at the the group phase.
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Conceded 6 in 3 matches eliminated in the group stage.
Nicklas Bendtner led Denmark's attack with 1 goal at the 2010 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Tomasson and Rommedahl, all with 1.
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Kjær booked twice no red cards despite the yellow count.
The tactical mind behind Denmark's 2010 campaign. At the helm since the 2002 World Cup best finish: round of 16.
Denmark relied heavily on midfielders such as Rommedahl and Tomasson to create scoring opportunities, but ultimately fell short of advancing.
