Highlights: Finland 2-1 Poland in 2026 UEFA World Cup Qualifiers
Best moments and summary from Finland's victory over Poland in the 2026 UEFA World Cup Qualifiers. The match ended abruptly due to an incident in the stands.
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The game has been suspended due to a medical incident in the stands; the players have returned to the benches for now. Both teams have announced on their social media that they will provide more information in the coming minutes.
Both teams want more but aren't creating the chances they want, and the clock keeps ticking down toward the end of the match. The game remains with very few shots on goal; both teams try, but nothing happens.
Great plays from both teams in this second half, and the scoreboard shows no signs of further change. The visitors tried but failed to generate any more dangerous chances and continued to have few direct shots on goal. Their opponent came closer to increasing their lead.
GGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAALLL!!! Jakub Kiwior appears and finishes in great fashion to put the first goal of the match for Poland and bring them closer to a tie with little time on the game clock.
GGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAALLL!!! Great shot from Benjamin Källman and he finishes in great fashion to score the second of the match, Finland moves closer to victory with a comfortable lead on the scoreboard.
The first-half trend continued, with the home side playing better and pressing for the lead. The Finns pushed forward, looking to create danger and take the lead, but the home side began to retreat.
It was all very close, but the game remained relatively unchallenged. The home side was more motivated, hoping to pull away on the scoreboard, score the first goal of the match, and move closer to victory and earn important points.
A good restart to the game, both teams are more motivated and want a goal. The score hasn't changed, and the game has quickly changed its pace. Despite remaining level, the home side looks the better side, and now Poland is forced to look for the equalizer.
The second half kicks off at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium with Finland 1-0 Poland, with good emotions on the horizon at the close of this UEFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying match. It's time to decide the winner.
An extra minute has been added to the first half. Both teams put in a great effort to make the most of their last opportunities before the break. A strong finish to the first half is expected.
Very few chances for either team. The scoreboard has already moved, and both teams are looking to create more chances. A better match could be on the horizon. The scoreboard looks difficult to change, and it looks like we'll go into the break with no further changes.
Both teams want more but aren't creating the chances they expected, and we're approaching halftime. The match remains with very few attempts on goal. Both teams try, but nothing much happens.
GGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAALLL!!! Joel Pohjanpalo appears and finishes beautifully to score the first goal of the match, Finland is getting closer to victory with little time on the clock in this half and few options for the rival.
The visitors are better off on the field. Remember, the home team is in first place in its group and is the favorite to win today to get into the fight for a spot in the next World Cup.
Both teams want more but aren't creating the chances they expected, and we're approaching halftime. The match remains with very few attempts on goal. Both teams try, but nothing much happens.
The visiting team now controls the ball and continues to push for the opening goal. One goal could change everything in the opening moments for both teams and generate changes on the pitch to make the game more entertaining.
We still have no scoring opportunities. The game is fought in midfield, but there are no breakthroughs. The fight continues in midfield, and neither team can reach the final third of the box. Poland is better with possession.
We remain without scoring opportunities, but both teams are pressing to get into the opponent's box. The visitors control the ball, but Finland is firmly positioned and prevents the danger.
A great start to the match, with both teams looking for a goal in the opening minutes. Neither team dominates possession, and the battle rages in midfield for control of the ball and creates opportunities.
The matchday 4 match of the first round of the UEFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers between Finland and Poland kicks off at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Follow all the action from this exciting duel here on VAVEL.
We are just minutes away from the start of the match presentation and pre-match protocols for the UEFA Qualifiers for this Matchday 4 match between Finland and Poland at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium.
The Helsinki Olympic Stadium is ready to host Finland and Poland for the second leg of the 2026 UEFA World Cup Qualifiers. A win is needed to earn points and remain at the top of the table. The stadium is expected to be packed with tickets, with most sold out before kickoff.
Anastasios Papapetrou (GRE) will be the referee for this match between Finland and Poland as part of Matchday 4 of the UEFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, which will take place at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium.
The World Cup qualifiers continue, and both teams are looking to secure an important victory on their way to the next round and move closer to a spot in the 2026 World Cup. Both teams are among the bottom of their group, and a win will be crucial to maintaining their hopes of advancing through the rounds toward a World Cup ticket.
The last time these teams met was in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, when Poland won 2-1 at the Arnos Vale Stadium to secure the three away points and qualify for the World Cup.
Today we have a very interesting match between Finland and Poland, with both teams looking for a victory to continue their strong run in the first round of the UEFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers and seek a place in the next round.
There's just under an hour until the match between Finland and Poland kicks off at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Both teams will be looking for victory. Who will achieve it today? Follow our coverage on VAVEL.
Stay tuned for live coverage of Finland vs. Poland in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers!
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Where and how to watch Finland vs. Poland online and live during the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers?
Here's the kickoff time for the Finland vs. Poland match on June 11 in several countries:
Argentina: 3:45 PM Disney+
Bolivia: 2:45 PM Disney+
Brazil: 3:45 PM Disney+
Chile: 3:45 PM Disney+
Colombia: 1:45 PM Disney+
Ecuador: 1:45 PM Disney+
USA (ET): 2:45 PM ViX
Spain: 8:45 PM No Streaming
Mexico: 12:45 PM Sky Sports
Paraguay: 3:45 PM Disney+
Peru: 1:45 PM Disney+
Uruguay: 3:45 PM Disney+
Venezuela: 2:45 PM Disney+
If you want to watch it online, VAVEL is your best option.
This is the team's latest lineup: Wojciech Szczesny, Pawel Dawidowicz, Jakub Kiwior, Jan Bednarek, Jakub Piotrowski, Piotr Zielinski, Bartosz Slisz, Nicola Zalewski, Przemyslaw Frankowski, Robert Lewandowski and Karol Swiderski.
The Barcelona forward is one of his club's key offensive players and the team's leading scorer. Lewandowski is looking to continue his development in European football and become a key player for Barcelona in its generation. He is one of the team's key figures, and his offensive contributions are vital to the team's aspirations in all competitions. Last season, the player appeared in 46 games, scoring 33 goals and providing 8 assists. The Polish-British forward had a great season, and Barcelona will continue to look to him as the offensive pillar that will bring them closer to achieving their goals.
Poland, the mission to the 2026 World Cup continues!
The Polish national team heads into this match with the goal of reaching the first round of the UEFA World Cup qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Poland is part of Group G along with Finland, the Netherlands, Lithuania, and Malta, where they sit at the bottom of the group. Poland is not one of the favorites to advance to the next round, but they will be looking to continue the championship in the best possible way. Konrad Fünfstück's team comes into this tournament with some interesting names, with Robert Lewandowski, Matty Cash, Marcin Bulka, Nicola Zalewski, Piotr Zielinski, Jukub Kiwioe, and Sebastian Szymanski being the most notable. The core of the players arrives with playing time in their home country, and some of them are looking for playing time elsewhere on the continent, which is why much is expected of this team. Poland is in first place in its group with 6 points, after 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.
This is the team's latest lineup: Lukas Hradecky, Robert Ivanov, Matti Peltola, Arttu Hoskonen, Jere Uronen, Nikolai Alho, Rasmus Schüller, Glen Kamara, Teemu Pukki, Fredrik Oldrup Jensen and Benjamin Kallman.
The Minnesota United striker has become one of the great leaders of the Irish national team and started every game in the run-up to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Now, having missed out on a few opportunities, Pukki is poised to be one of the key players in the forward line that the Greens need, and his contribution will be very important going forward and in their quest for a spot in the 2026 World Cup. Temu Pukki was the top assist provider in the Qatar 2022 qualifiers with six assists.
The Finnish national team heads into this match with the goal of seeking a spot in the next World Cup, after missing out on EURO 2024, and continuing to fight for a spot in the world's premier tournament. Currently, the team boasts several interesting names, with Teemu Pukki, Jere Uronen, Anssi Suhonen, Robert Taylor, Benjamin Källman, and Rasmus Schüller being the most notable. Finland has stood out for its strong offensive system, having the third-best offense in its group in World Cup qualifiers. Finland is part of Group G in the World Cup qualifiers alongside Poland, Malta, Lithuania, and the Netherlands. Finland is the favorite against its opponent, and securing the three points will be of utmost importance. Finland sits in second place in the group with six points, after one win, one draw, and one loss.
The Helsinki Olympic Stadium, located in Helsinki, Finland, will host this match between two teams looking to continue their UEFA World Cup qualifying campaign in 2026. This stadium has a capacity of 33,400 fans and was inaugurated in 2009.
Welcome to the live broadcast of the Finland vs. Poland 2026 World Cup Qualifiers match. The match will take place at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium at 2:45 PM. My name is Carlos, and I'll be your host for this match. We'll be bringing you pre-match analysis, score updates, and live news here on VAVEL.
