# Denmark sink Wales in Nations League

> Wales lose Nations League match after Danny Ward's penalty blunder.
- Title: Denmark sink Wales in Nations League · the Guardian | Shortify
- Summary: Wales lose Nations League match after Danny Ward's penalty blunder. Wales lose Nations League match to Denmark following Danny Ward's penalty error that…
- Keywords: wales, denmark, nations league, danny ward, rasmus højlund, craig bellamy, wrexham, lazio, brennan johnson, ethan ampadu, sports, sink
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/04/wales-denmark-nations-league-match-report
- Published: 2026-10-04T20:52:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: wales, denmark, nations league, danny ward, rasmus højlund, craig bellamy, wrexham, lazio, brennan johnson, ethan ampadu, sports
## Wales lose Nations League match
Wales lose Nations League match to Denmark after Danny Ward's penalty error.
## Danny Ward's penalty blunder
Danny Ward brings down Gustav Isaksen to concede decisive penalty for Denmark.
## Rasmus Højlund scores
Rasmus Højlund scores from penalty kick after Danny Ward's error.
## Wales' coach reaction
Craig Bellamy says Wales will stay third in Nations League A4 due to superior head-to-record.
## Wales' team situation
Wales play with 10 men for second half after Denmark's penalty kick.
## Wales' coach on team fatigue
Craig Bellamy says Wales couldn't sustain intensity after four matches in 11 days.
## Wales' next match
Wales face Portugal in next Nations League match after Denmark loss.
## Key takeaway

Wales lose Nations League match to Denmark following Danny Ward's penalty error that allowed Rasmus Højlund to score.