Emil Nielsen started the game in Denmark's goal, David Späth stood between the posts for Germany, but both goalkeepers had a day to forget as both attacks played inspiring handball during first half and for the most parts of the second half.
Led by in-form Simon Pytlick and Mathias Gidsel, the Danes carved through the German defense like a knife through butter and quickly opened up a 14-9 lead midway through the first half.
Denmark boasted a 80% shot efficiency before the break, and Germany managed a decent 75% as the two teams combined for 43 goals in the opening 30 minutes in a very entertaining first half.
Germany showed their determination to make a comeback after the break and reduced the gap to 22-26 but that only inspired Denmark to up the pace and with 10 minutes to go, Denmark led 33-26 even though their shot efficiency dropped after the break.
In the end Denmark cruised to a well-deserved win, as Germany conceded 40 goals for the first time in the history of the Mens' World Cup.
After losing their last group match against Denmark, Italy got back to winning ways with a well-deserved win over the Czech Republic 25-18 while Switzerland recorded their largest win in 30 years at the World Cup beating Tunesia 27-26.
A very late buzzer-beater from Niels Versteijnen saw the Netherlands complete a stunning comeback against Qatar winning 38-37 while another last-gasp effort by Filip Kuzmanovski earned North Macedona a draw with Austra 29-29.
Finally France took an expected 37-30 win over Hungary.