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World Cup post-game: Japan 3, Denmark 1: Japan is through to the second round of the FIFA World Cup following a convincing 3-1 win over Denmark on Thursday in Rustenburg, South Africa.
Japan free kick prowess dooms Danes: Keisuke Honda and Yasuhito Endo scored on blistering free kicks 13 minutes apart to lead Japan over Denmark in what amounted to an elimination game at the World Cup in Rustenburg.
Bendtner an X-factor: Japanese coach: Japan coach Takeshi Okada is predicting a tough encounter against Denmark in the team's final World Cup group match Thursday, especially if Danish forward Nicklas Bendtner is fit to play.
World Cup post-game: Denmark 2, Cameroon 1: Cameroon was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup after Dennis Rommedahl guided Denmark to a 2-1 win Saturday in Pretoria, South Africa.
Denmark hangs on to eliminate Cameroon: Dennis Rommedahl scored the winner on 61 minutes and Denmark hung on by its fingernails for half an hour to beat Cameroon 2-1 at the FIFA World Cup.
World Cup post-game: Netherlands 2, Denmark 0: The Netherlands needed an own-goal to squeak out a 2-0 win over Denmark on Monday in Johannesburg in Group E action at the FIFA World Cup.
Dutch step past Danes: The Netherlands beat Denmark 2-0 in their first World Cup match on Monday, as Simon Poulson scored an own goal and Dirk Kuyt put the Netherlands ahead for good late in the match.
Denmark's injury troubles worsen: Denmark's injury worries in attack have worsened, with striker Jon Dahl Tomasson joining Nicklas Bendtner on the list of doubtfuls for the team's World Cup opener against the Netherlands.
Denmark coach resumes work after illness: Denmark coach Morten Olsen is back on his feet after being out sick for two days with a virus.
Denmark coach Olsen out sick with fever: Denmark coach Morten Olsen has fallen ill with a fever, leaving his assistant temporarily in charge of the team's World Cup preparations.
Daniel Agger: The Danish hammer: Agger is the modern, offensive-minded centre back who has no reservations about pushing up into the opponent's final third.
South Africa beats Denmark in World Cup warmup: Katlego Mphela scored the lone goal Saturday to lift World Cup host South Africa to a 1-0 win over Denmark in a warmup match.
Australia beats Denmark in World Cup tune-up: Australia edged Denmark 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up match on Tuesday.
Denmark finalizes World Cup squad: Defender Simon Kjaer made the cut for Denmark's World Cup squad on Friday, a day after being carried away on a stretcher during a friendly.
Denmark's Kjaer stretchered off pitch during win: World Cup-bound Denmark beat Senegal 2-0 on Thursday in Aalborg, Denmark, on the eve of its departure for South Africa.
Simon Kjaer: Danish Power: Kjaer displays the strength, balance and patience many defenders don't acquire until later in their careers.
Keeper Sorensen in Denmark's provisional WC squad: Denmark coach Morten Olsen has included injured goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen in his 30-man provisional World Cup squad.
Denmark's Sorensen doesn't need surgery: Denmark goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen's hopes of playing at the World Cup have been boosted after being told his elbow injury doesn't require surgery.
U.S. midfielder Feilhaber hits his stride in Denmark: For American midfielder Benny Feilhaber, a stint with Danish club AGF Aarhus has revitalized his international career and given him a chance to play for the U.S. at the World Cup.
Denmark's Sorensen could miss World Cup: Denmark goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen could miss the World Cup after injuring his elbow during Stoke's 7-0 loss at Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.
Nothing rotten in state of Denmark: Few people gave Denmark much of a chance of emerging from a qualifying group that included Portugal and Sweden. Benny Feilhaber was not one of the doubters.
Olsen staying on as Denmark coach: Denmark coach Morten Olsen is renewing his contract with the Danish soccer federation for two more years.
Denmark to play World Cup tuneup against Austria: Denmark will play Austria in an international friendly in the run-up to this year's World Cup in South Africa.
Brazil, Portugal in World Cup Group of Death: The Samba Boys are in tough in 2010, as Brazil was drawn into the Group of Death with Ivory Coast, Portugal and North Korea during the World Cup draw ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa.
Team Profile: Denmark: Few critics gave Denmark much of a chance of emerging from a qualifying group that included Portugal and Sweden.
Bendtner a dangerouse Dane: Displaying good aerial prowess, Denmark's Nicklas Bendtner uses his six-foot-four-inch frame to full effect inside the penalty box. He also moves with great quickness for a player of his physical stature