Finland defeated Denmark 1-0 in their first Euro 2020 encounter, which was clouded by Christian Eriksen falling and needing to be recovered on the field by doctors.

Joel Pohjanpalo scored the only goal in a Group B encounter that was delayed for over two hours when Danish playmaker Eriksen collapsed to the ground toward the conclusion of the first half.

There were concerns for his life as he was given CPR on the field by medics while his teammates, some of whom were heartbroken, formed a circle around him.

The stadium became silent as the doctors worked, but Eriksen was ultimately brought off the ground at Copenhagen's Parken Stadium, and a photograph showed him presumably clutching his head as he lay on the stretcher.

Denmark-Finland will restart their game at 8:30 p.m. local time.

According to UEFA, both the teams have chosen to finish the game despite Christian Eriksen falling on the pitch toward the conclusion of the first half. Eriksen is conscious, according to the Danish soccer organization.

According to a stadium commentator, the final few minutes of the first half will be followed by a "brief break" before the second half.

"The player had already been brought to the hospital and been stabilized," UEFA tweeted, adding that a crisis conference was held to determine if they match, which has been delayed in the first half when Eriksen was stretchered off, should resume.

Christian Eriksen of Denmark is conscious and also being treated at a hospital, according to physicians.

Eriksen fainted on the field during Saturday's Euro 2020 encounter against Finland in Copenhagen, forcing the game to be called off in the first half.

After Denmark player Christen Eriksen fainted during a European Championship game, England canceled a planned pre-match news conference with coach Gareth Southgate and captain Harry Kane.

Kane was a Tottenham Hotspur teammate of Eriksen's. He was scheduled to speak about Sunday's game versus Croatia at Wembley Stadium.

According to the English Football Association, "our emotions this evening are with Christian Eriksen and his family, and everyone associated with the Danish Football Union."

The game between Denmark and Finland was called off just before halfway after Eriksen fainted on the pitch.

Eriksen collapsed on the sideline late during the first half and was approached by medical professionals. His team members built a protective shield around him to offer him privacy as the paramedics worked on him.

Television images showed Danish players in tears as medical personnel attempted to revive the Inter Milan player, who had fainted near the touchline, suddenly.

Denmark's European Championship match versus Finland has been postponed.

Eriksen slumped on the pitch, and the game was called off and he was carried away on a stretcher after requiring medical care for about 10 minutes.

Eriksen slumped unharmed towards the end of the first half and was quickly approached by emergency staff.

While Eriksen was still being treated, the Finland players gathered near their bench and ultimately went off the field. Eriksen was taken away to a standing ovation.

The formerly loud crowd at Copenhagen's Parken Stadium became hushed as the 29-year-old fell on the ground toward the conclusion of the first period, with his teammates gathered around him.

The spectators in the stadium, who were relishing the opportunity to watch their national team live for the first time in ages, sat quietly in their seats as word of Eriksen's health spread.

Both teams then exited the field, with officials lifting sheets to obscure the injured player's vision, while the stadium commentator informed supporters that now the game had been postponed due to a medical emergency and that they should remain seated.

When the incident happened, the game was scoreless.