World Cup qualifiers 2026: Greece-Denmark, likely lineups

Greece–Denmark, kickoff at 8:45 p.m., is a match valid for Group C of the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Host Greece overwhelmed Belarus in the first match of the group, while the Danes did not go beyond a 0-0 home draw against Scotland. In such a balanced group, every game is decisive.

The Hellenes are slight favorites among bookmakers but against Denmark they have not won in 20’years. Pavlidis is the central striker backed by Karetskas, Basaketas and Tzolis.

Denmark with Dolberg and Biereth up front, Hojbjerg and Hjulmand the two midfielders, on the flanks Dreyer and Damsgaard.

Greece-Denmark, the probable lineups
Greece (4-2-3-1): Tzolakis; Vagiannidis, Mavropanos, Koulierakis, Tsimikas; Kourbelis, Zaferisi; Karetskas, Basaketas, Tzolis; Pavlidis. All: Jovanovic.
Denmark (4-4-1-1): Schmeichel; Kristensen, Andersen, Christensen, Mahele; Dreyer, Hojbjerg, Hjlumand, Damsgaard; Dolberg; Biereth. All: Riemer.