What a moment for Finland football and their fans! Finland, ranked 54th in the world, has qualified for its first major football tournament. UEFA Euro 2021 will be the first major tournament Finland will play. Finland has been a FIFA member since 1904 but had never qualified for the World Cup or Euros. The Finland football team is led by Tim Sparv and coached by Markku Kanerva. The fans back in Finland are really excited for this golden moment and will be hoping that their team does best.
Team | Finland |
Nickname | Huuhkajat |
FIFA Code | FIN |
Current Ranking | 54 |
Captain | Tim Sparv |
Head Coach | Markku Kanerva |
Finland at UEFA Euro Championship
In the earlier editions of the tournament, Finland had been absent as it failed to qualify. However, the tables were turned for the upcoming 2021 European Championship, when the team finally qualified and is placed in Group B.
Finland Team Squad, Player List, Probable Playing 11 for Euro 2021
The Finland team for Euro 2021 is yet to be announced. We will update the complete Finland football player list once the official announcement is made. Stay tuned to our blogs for all the latest updates regarding Euro 2021.
Also Read: Poland Team Squad, Schedule, Result for Euro
Who is the Captain of Team Finland?
Tim Sparv, the excellent and highly talented Mid Fielder for the Danish club FC Midtjylland and a regular player for the Finnish national team, is the current captain of team Finland and is expected to lead his side in the coming 2021 Euro Cup.
Finland Coaching Staff & Head Coach
Staff | Position |
Markku Kanerva | Head Coach & Team Manager |
Finland Team Schedule, Fixtures for Euro 2021
Now that you know everything you need to know about the team, such as the performance of team Finland at UEFA Euro championships earlier, the selected Finland team squad, player list, probable playing 11 for Euro 2021, the captain of Team Finland, Finland coaching staff and head coach let’s take a look at the Finland team schedule, fixtures for Euro 2021:
Finland vs. | Date | Venue |
Denmark | 12th June 2020 | Parken Stadium, Copenhagen |
Russia | 18th June 2020 | Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg |
Belgium | 21st June 2020 | Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg |