Froholdt started, fought on, but Denmark fell on pens and missed 2026 | OneFootball

Victor Froholdt started for Denmark in the defeat to Czechia, in a European qualifying play-off match for the 2026 World Cup.

The Danish national team drew 2-2 away to Czechia after extra time, but were ultimately eliminated on penalties, 3-2. Froholdt was part of Denmark’s starting eleven in a demanding, high-intensity match in which Czechia secured qualification for the final tournament.

The home side took the lead as early as the 3rd minute through Pavel Sulc. Denmark’s response only came in the second half, with Joachim Andersen making it 1-1 in the 72nd minute. In extra time, Ladislav Krejci put Czechia back in front before Kasper Waarts Hogh restored parity at 2-2.

In the penalty shootout, Czechia were more clinical and sealed the tie with a 3-2 win, securing their place at the 2026 World Cup.

In addition to Froholdt, Morten Hjulmand and Alexander Bah also started the match for Denmark. The elimination means Denmark will miss out on the final stage of the competition.

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