Portugal and Denmark have met 12 times. Denmark hold the edge with 6 wins to 4, with 2 drawn. It's a record that frames Denmark as the historical favourite in this fixture, though recent form can shift the picture.
Across those meetings the two have combined for 40 goals — an average of 3.3 per game, marking this out as a high-scoring, open fixture. Portugal have scored 18, Denmark 22.
Their most recent meeting (March 23, 2025) finished Portugal 5–2 Denmark in the UEFA Nations League - League A - Play-off.
Mar 23, 2025
Portugal5 - 2Denmark
UEFA Nations League - League A - Play-off
Mar 20, 2025
Denmark1 - 0Portugal
UEFA Nations League - League A - Play-off
Oct 08, 2015
Portugal1 - 0Denmark
UEFA European Championship (Qualification)
Oct 14, 2014
Denmark0 - 1Portugal
UEFA European Championship (Qualification)
Jun 13, 2012
Denmark2 - 3Portugal
UEFA European Championship
Oct 11, 2011
Denmark2 - 1Portugal
UEFA European Championship (Qualification)
Oct 08, 2010
Portugal3 - 1Denmark
UEFA European Championship (Qualification)
Sep 05, 2009
Denmark1 - 1Portugal
World Cup Qualification. Group 1
Sep 10, 2008
Portugal2 - 3Denmark
World Cup Qualification. Group 1
Sep 01, 2006
Denmark4 - 2Portugal
Friendlies
Mar 28, 2000
Portugal2 - 1Denmark
Friendlies
Jun 09, 1996
Denmark1 - 1Portugal
UEFA European Championship
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Portugal and Denmark played each other?
They have met 12 times: 4 Portugal wins, 2 draws and 6 Denmark wins.
Who wins more often, Portugal or Denmark?
Denmark have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins to 4.
What was the last result between Portugal and Denmark?
Portugal 5–2 Denmark, in the UEFA Nations League - League A - Play-off.