Finland's World Cup Hopes Dwindle
Finland's decision to bench Viljami Sinisalo against the Netherlands has backfired, with Virgil van Dijk leading the Dutch to a 4-0 victory.
Despite Sinisalo's impressive performance in the 2-1 win over Lithuania, he was left out of the starting lineup against the Netherlands, a move that ultimately proved costly.
Finland’s chances of booking their 2026 World Cup final ticket now look bleak
Celtic goalkeeper Sinisalo may be watching the 2026 World Cup from home next summer, while Virgil van Dijk shone for the Netherlands, scoring in the dominant win.
Author's summary: Finland's 2026 World Cup hopes fade.