Can Finland Qualify for the World Cup? Latest Standings and Fixtures
Finland's World Cup hopes hang in the balance. Finland's World Cup qualification campaign, including standings, fixtures, and team news. Can Finland make it to the World Cup.
Finland's head coach, Jacob Friis, is pinning his hopes on the new and returning players to revitalize the team's World Cup qualifying...
Finland's head coach, Jacob Friis, has announced a fresh lineup for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers, adding four new faces to the squad. The newcomers include defenders Tony Miettinen from Mjällby and Juho Lähteenmäki from FC Nordsjaelland, midfielder Naatan Skyttä from Kaiserslautern, and striker Adrian Svanbäck from Hacken. All four players have prior experience with Finland's Under-21 team, and this marks their first opportunity to shine at the senior level.
The inclusion of these new players aims to revitalize Finland's chances of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time. With experienced players like Teemu Pukki, Robin Lod, and Joel Pohjanpalo already in the squad, Friis is hopeful that the blend of youth and experience will propel Finland to success. The team currently ranks third in Group G of the UEFA qualifiers, having played five matches with two wins, two losses, and one draw.
Four players with prior experience playing for Finland's Under-21 team will get their chance to shine at the senior level. This influx of new talent is part of a larger squad revamp. Young players Leo Walta and Casper Terho, who debuted in 2024, have been called back up to join the national team.
Despite the influx of new talent, seasoned players still have a crucial role. Teemu Pukki, Robin Lod, and Joel Pohjanpalo are among those selected once more, bringing much-needed experience to the team. This blend of youth and experience could be key to Finland's success.
Finland's head coach, Jacob Friis, is pinning his hopes on the new and returning players to revitalize the team's World Cup qualifying campaign. The Finnish squad has been bolstered by the inclusion of four new faces, including defenders Tony Miettinen and Juho Lähteenmäki, midfielder Naatan Skyttä, and striker Adrian Svanbäck. These fresh additions aim to bring a much-needed spark to Finland's campaign.
Finland's recent setback saw them drop to third place in Group G after a 3-1 defeat to Poland in September. They now trail Poland and the Netherlands by three points. To stay in contention, Finland needs a strong performance in their upcoming matches. A home match against Lithuania on October 9 is crucial, and Finland will need to secure a win to keep their qualifying hopes alive.
"Meillä on pitkät valot päällä" 💬
— Huuhkajat (@Huuhkajat) October 1, 2025
Jacob Friis nimesi tänään 27 pelaajan joukkueen, joka on valmiina kohtaamaan Liettuan ja Hollannin 💪#Huuhkajat #MeOlemmeSuomi pic.twitter.com/TW9KyKIgLH
Upcoming Matches:
Finland vs Lithuania: October 9, Thursday - a must-win match for Finland to stay in contention
Netherlands vs Finland: October 12, Sunday - a challenging away match against the Dutch
Finland's current standings in Group G are:
- Rank: 3rd
- Played: 5 matches
- Win: 2
- Loss: 2
- Draw: 1
- Points: 7
The Finland squad in full
Goalkeepers: Jesse Joronen, Viljami Sinisalo, Lucas Bergstrom
Defenders: Robert Ivanov, Miro Tenho, Ville Koski, Tony Miettinen, Jere Uronen, Nikolai Alho, Adam Stahl, Juho Lahteenmaki, Matti Peltola
Midfielders: Adam Markhiev, Santeri Vaananen, Leo Walta, Anssi Suhonen, Kaan Kairinen, Naatan Skytta, Oliver Antman, Topi Keskinen, Oiva Jukkola
Forwards: Joel Pohjanpalo, Benjamin Kallman, Teemu Pukki, Adrian Svanback, Casper Terho, Robin Lod
𝐇𝐔𝐔𝐇𝐊𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐓 𝐋𝐎𝐊𝐀𝐊𝐔𝐔𝐒𝐒𝐀! | 🦉 v. 🇱🇹 & 🇳🇱
— Huuhkajat (@Huuhkajat) October 1, 2025
👶 Mukana neljä ensikertalaista: Miettinen, Lähteenmäki, Skyttä ja Svanbäck!
🔙 Viime vuonna debytoineet Walta ja Terho ovat myös takaisin!
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