Finland made history by qualifying for their first-ever major tournament at Euro 2020 — a landmark moment for Finnish football. However, translating that progress into World Cup qualification for FIFA 2026 proved a step too far, with Finland falling short in UEFA qualifying. The Huuhkajat (Eagle Owls) continue to build but remain below World Cup qualification threshold.
| Appearances | 0 |
| Best Finish | Never qualified for World Cup |
| Last Appearance | Never qualified |
| 2022 Result | Did not qualify |
Finland's squad features players across Scandinavian and Northern European leagues, with Teemu Pukki (Celtic) providing goal-scoring experience, though his era at international level may be winding down.
Finland's non-qualification for FIFA 2026 comes just a few years after their historic Euro 2020 debut, showing that the jump from European Championship participation to World Cup qualification represents a significant step — one that requires deeper squad quality and consistency across a longer campaign than Finland currently possesses. The Euro 2020 moment showed what Finnish football aspires to; World Cup qualification represents the next milestone on that journey.
Finnish fans can follow the tournament through Glen Kamara (Rangers) and Teemu Pukki (Celtic) at their clubs during the season. Group F's Netherlands — who Finland occasionally faces in UEFA competitions — provides relevant viewing interest.
Follow FIFA 2026 on T Sports and Sony Sports in Bangladesh. Finland's Liiga (Finnish football league) continues through summer, providing domestic football alongside the FIFA 2026 coverage.