The Contenders · Nation to Glory
Take Denmark to Glory
“collective believers”
Denmark — collective believers. Proof that a plan beats a brand. The bookmakers file them under the contenders at 16/1 – 40/1.
▶ Play as Denmark
- The bookmakers
- The Contenders — 16/1 – 40/1
- The federation's target
- The quarter-finals
- Your spine
- Schmeichel the elder, but quieter in goal · Morten Olsen, but he hurries at the back · Michael Laudrup, but he sometimes passes backwards in midfield · Preben Elkjær, but in modern boots up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Denmark can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Denmark
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting