Preben Elkjær Larsen put together the kind of World Cup performance that still reads like a scoreboard glitch. In Denmark’s 6-1 win over Uruguay in Group E, the striker delivered a hat-trick and two assists in 90 minutes. He took five shots, hit the target three times and made both of his big chances count for teammates. On Sofascore, that all added up to a flawless Sofascore Rating of 10.

A five-goal contribution in 90 minutes

The headline number is simple enough: three goals and two assists. Around it sat the detail of a well-rounded display. Elkjær Larsen created two big chances and supplied two key passes, which neatly match his pair of assists. He found the right moments to shoot too, converting three of his five attempts and keeping the goalkeeper busy with three shots on target.

His work with the ball stayed tidy. He completed 16 of 20 passes, including 10 of 13 in the opposition half and 6 of 7 in his own. There were 34 touches in total, a reminder that efficiency beat volume on the day. He sent in two crosses with one accurate and was flagged offside four times, a fair trade for constantly threatening the last line.

Denmark 6-1 Uruguay, Group E details

The scoreline built steadily and then ran away in the second half. Denmark led 2-1 at the break and then added four more after it. Uruguay finished with ten men, which only widened the space for Denmark’s attack to thrive. The result set the tone for a high-scoring Group E night and gave Elkjær Larsen the perfect stage.

Everything about Denmark’s approach suited their striker’s strengths. Early runs kept pulling the back line around. Quick combinations in the final third supplied the final pass when it mattered. When chances came, he finished with little waste, which is exactly what this level demands.

Why his Sofascore Rating hit 10

A perfect Sofascore Rating needs end product and supporting numbers, and he had both. The end product was obvious with five direct goal contributions. The supporting cast came from his passing accuracy, two big chances created and steady involvement across the pitch. Add two ball recoveries and only one time dispossessed, and the picture looks even cleaner.

There was physical work too. He won three duels, including one in the air, and conceded and won a foul apiece. Possession went astray eight times, which is normal for a high-risk forward role. When you balance those moments against a hat-trick and two assists, a 10 makes perfect sense on Sofascore.

Tournament snapshot for World Cup 1986

Zooming out to the season numbers for the 1986 World Cup gives more context. Elkjær Larsen logged 315 minutes across four matches with four goals and two assists. He attempted 21 shots with eight on target and a 19% conversion rate. All four goals came from inside the box, split three with the left foot and one with the right.

The passing stayed sharp at 83% accuracy, with 32 precise balls in the opposition half and 14 in the final third. He completed seven dribbles at 47% and delivered three accurate long balls out of three. Off the ball, he added five ball recoveries and a blocked-shot tally of three. It all reinforces that his Uruguay performance was a peak within a productive tournament.

When a World Cup match awards a perfect Sofascore Rating, it usually means a night fans talk about for years. Denmark 6-1 Uruguay fits that bill, with Elkjær Larsen at the center of almost everything. You can dive into the full match page, event stats and the heat map on Sofascore to relive the details.