Match story
- Armenia fired more attempts (18 vs 9 shots).
- Finland was more accurate in front of goal (89% on target vs 22%).
- Finland held more of the ball (53% possession).
Finland defeated Armenia 0-2 in Euro Championship. The fixture is part of the Qualifying Round - 2 stage in the 2020 season. The match was played at Vazgen Sargsyan anvan Hanrapetakan Marzadasht in Yerevan. N. Dabanović officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Armenia vs Finland meeting in Euro Championship with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Armenia and Finland. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Euro ChampionshipRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Finland defeated Armenia 0-2 in Euro Championship. The fixture is part of the Qualifying Round - 2 stage in the 2020 season. The match was played at Vazgen Sargsyan anvan Hanrapetakan Marzadasht in Yerevan. N. Dabanović officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Armenia vs Finland meeting in Euro Championship with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Armenia and Finland. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Euro ChampionshipRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Viljami Sinisalo had to wait patiently for his chance at Celtic and is in no mood to relinquish the goalkeeping gloves for next season. The Finland international took over from the injured Kasper Schmeichel in February and helped Celtic achieve a league and Scottish Cup double. Schmeichel has since retired, with Celtic expected to bring in another goalkeeper, but Sinisalo is determined to see off any challengers.
With the tournament already underway and expectations rising around one of the strongest squads in international soccer, fresh reports suggest a significant decision regarding the future of the man leading the Selecao. As Portugal prepares for another ambitious World Cup campaign, a major development involving Cristiano Ronaldo and head coach Roberto Martinez has emerged behind the scenes. With the tournament already underway and expectations rising around one of the strongest squads in international soccer, fresh reports suggest a significant decision regarding the future of the man leading the Selecao. The timing of the reports has naturally generated attention. Portugal enters the competition among the favorites to challenge for the trophy, while Ronaldo embarks on what is his sixth World Cup appearance, hoping to finally add the one major honor that has eluded both him and his country. Portugal arrives at the 2026 World Cup carrying enormous expectations. Drawn into Group K alongside DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia, the national team possesses the quality and depth required to make a deep run into the tournament. The squad combines experienced leaders with players at the peak of their careers. Alongside Ronaldo, figures such as Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leao, Bernardo Silva, Vitinha, Joao Neves, Ruben Dias, and Nuno Mendes provide Portugal with strength across every area of the pitch. Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates Pedro Neto’s goal for Portugal vs Nigeria According to FIFA records, Portugal secured qualification impressively, finishing top of its qualifying group and booking a seventh consecutive World Cup appearance. A memorable 9-1 victory over Armenia highlighted the depth available to Martinez, especially considering Ronaldo was absent through suspension. Martinez built strong foundation When Martinez replaced Fernando Santos in January 2023, he inherited one of the most talented generations in Portuguese soccer history. His task was to modernize the team while maintaining the competitiveness that had delivered success in recent years. The Spaniard quickly made an impact. Portugal completed a perfect UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, winning all ten matches and showcasing an attacking style that many supporters had long wanted to see. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates with the trophy after winning the UEFA Nations League. Although the team was eliminated by France in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, Martinez responded by guiding Portugal to the UEFA Nations League title in 2025. The victory over Spain in the final gave him his first major trophy with the national team and strengthened his belief in his project. The major decision revealed While Portugal remains focused on World Cup success, reports from multiple outlets suggest that Martinez has already made an important decision regarding his future. According to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook and several international reports, Roberto Martinez has decided not to renew his contract with Portugal and is expected to leave after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, regardless of the team’s performance. The contract was originally signed to cover the entire cycle leading to the World Cup. Reports indicate that Martinez views the tournament as the natural conclusion of that chapter. “Roberto Martínez will leave the Portugal national team after the World Cup, regardless of how they perform. He has already decided not to renew his contract”, Crook said. If confirmed officially, the decision would bring an end to a tenure that began in early 2023 and was designed around delivering success at Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup. What it means for Ronaldo and Portugal The revelation adds another layer of intrigue to Portugal’s World Cup campaign. For Ronaldo, who remains the face of Portuguese soccer despite turning 41, the tournament already carries enormous significance. The prospect of competing under a coach who may be overseeing his final matches with the national
Hungary and Kazakhstan will meet in an international friendly at Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen on Tuesday evening, with both nations using their final match of the June window to build toward the next UEFA Nations League campaign. The hosts arrive after a useful win over Finland, while Kazakhstan continue their preparations after a 1-1 draw […] The post Prediction: Hungary vs Kazakhstan appeared first on SoccerNews.
Hungary will face off against Finland in a 2026 international friendly. Here’s how fans in the United States can watch the matchup live. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Hungary vs Finland on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Hungary vs Finland WHAT International Friendly WHEN 1:45pm ET / 10:45am PT • Friday, June 5, 2026 WHERE Fubo, FOX Soccer Plus and ViX STREAM WATCH NOW Match Overview Finland and Hungary will meet looking to move past the disappointment of missing out on the upcoming FIFA World Cup and build momentum for the next UEFA Nations League. Finland impressed by finishing third in a tough qualifying group featuring Poland and the Netherlands. On the other hand, Hungary endured a heartbreaking exit after failing to secure the point it needed on the final Matchday to advance. With both teams eager to bounce back, this matchup promises plenty of motivation on both sides. Don’t miss this intriguing international showdown. More details on how to watch With Fubo, you can watch Hungary vs Finland and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast. Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC, CNBC, USA, FOX, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo and Galavision. Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more. The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One. If you’re planning to follow more games on this platform, you can check out the full Fubo soccer schedule to stay up to date with upcoming matches available via the service. How to watch anywhere with VPN If you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming soccer.
Celtic fans, we asked for your views after goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel announced his retirement from football. Cost us the Scottish Cup and other games too. Celtic clearly need to recruit but Viljami Sinisalo should be the number one, he's earned the right after stepping up to fill in for Schmeichel.
Viljami Sinisalo has revelled in being Celtic number one and won't give up the gloves without a fight as a summer of change looms at Parkhead. The Finland international replaced the injured Kasper Schmeichel as first-choice goalkeeper in February and helped Martin O'Neill's side secure the Premiership title to leave long-time leaders Hearts crestfallen. As he looks to end the campaign with another trophy in Saturday's Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline, 24-year-old Sinisalo reflected his personal progress.
Dundee United right-back Dario Naamo has been named in Iraq's provisional World Cup squad after having his request to switch allegiance from Finland approved by world governing body Fifa. Born to a Finnish mother and a Kurdish father, he grew up in the Espoo region, where he progressed through the youth academy of local club Honka. Naamo, who turned 21 last week, has played at youth level up to under-21s for Finland but makes the switch in time to be considered by head coach Graham Arnold for this summer's finals in the Americas.
Real Madrid may need another left back as Ferland Mendy could miss a long time after muscle injury. Bad news keeps piling up for Real Madrid in the middle of an internal scandal. This issue has nothing to do with that, but it is still another setback for the club, as it has now been confirmed that Ferland Mendy will undergo surgery. Mendy was injured in the opening minutes of Real Madrid’s win over Espanyol last Sunday. The injury is to the tendon of his right rectus femoris, and it is not just a simple muscle issue with a short recovery time. It has now been confirmed that the left-back needs surgery. Monday was the date set for the procedure in France, according to Marca. The expected recovery time is around five to six months, so Real Madrid may need to look for a replacement in the next transfer windows. Éder Militão also needed surgery Mendy is not the only player dealing with a muscle-related surgery. The French left-back joins Éder Militão in that unfortunate group, as the Brazilian is also expected to miss about the same amount of time. Militão may not return this year (Denis Doyle/Getty Images) His injury happened in a match against Alavés, but it was more serious because he re-injured an area that had already been hurt before. In early April, he was close to returning before this setback forced him out for six months. Militão underwent surgery with well-known doctor Lasse Lempainen in Finland to repair a rupture of the proximal tendon of the biceps femoris in his left leg. Along with missing the rest of Real Madrid’s matches, he will also miss the World Cup with Brazil. The player decided on surgery because he could not continue at less than full strength. The retirement rumors Mendy had started to regain ground later on, but he played in only nine matches all season after suffering several injuries. While the initially reported recovery time was around six months, there are rumors that he could retire. This was reported by Cadena Cope, which posted that “the French left-back suffers a tear of the tendon of the femoral rectum with bone separation. He’ll go through the operating room and could be on leave for a year and with the option of retirement if it does not go well.”
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Viljami Sinisalo had to wait patiently for his chance at Celtic and is in no mood to relinquish the goalkeeping gloves for next season. The Finland international took over from the injured Kasper Schmeichel in February and helped Celtic achieve a league and Scottish Cup double. Schmeichel has since retired, with Celtic expected to bring in another goalkeeper, but Sinisalo is determined to see off any challengers.
With the tournament already underway and expectations rising around one of the strongest squads in international soccer, fresh reports suggest a significant decision regarding the future of the man leading the Selecao. As Portugal prepares for another ambitious World Cup campaign, a major development involving Cristiano Ronaldo and head coach Roberto Martinez has emerged behind the scenes. With the tournament already underway and expectations rising around one of the strongest squads in international soccer, fresh reports suggest a significant decision regarding the future of the man leading the Selecao. The timing of the reports has naturally generated attention. Portugal enters the competition among the favorites to challenge for the trophy, while Ronaldo embarks on what is his sixth World Cup appearance, hoping to finally add the one major honor that has eluded both him and his country. Portugal arrives at the 2026 World Cup carrying enormous expectations. Drawn into Group K alongside DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia, the national team possesses the quality and depth required to make a deep run into the tournament. The squad combines experienced leaders with players at the peak of their careers. Alongside Ronaldo, figures such as Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leao, Bernardo Silva, Vitinha, Joao Neves, Ruben Dias, and Nuno Mendes provide Portugal with strength across every area of the pitch. Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates Pedro Neto’s goal for Portugal vs Nigeria According to FIFA records, Portugal secured qualification impressively, finishing top of its qualifying group and booking a seventh consecutive World Cup appearance. A memorable 9-1 victory over Armenia highlighted the depth available to Martinez, especially considering Ronaldo was absent through suspension. Martinez built strong foundation When Martinez replaced Fernando Santos in January 2023, he inherited one of the most talented generations in Portuguese soccer history. His task was to modernize the team while maintaining the competitiveness that had delivered success in recent years. The Spaniard quickly made an impact. Portugal completed a perfect UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, winning all ten matches and showcasing an attacking style that many supporters had long wanted to see. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates with the trophy after winning the UEFA Nations League. Although the team was eliminated by France in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, Martinez responded by guiding Portugal to the UEFA Nations League title in 2025. The victory over Spain in the final gave him his first major trophy with the national team and strengthened his belief in his project. The major decision revealed While Portugal remains focused on World Cup success, reports from multiple outlets suggest that Martinez has already made an important decision regarding his future. According to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook and several international reports, Roberto Martinez has decided not to renew his contract with Portugal and is expected to leave after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, regardless of the team’s performance. The contract was originally signed to cover the entire cycle leading to the World Cup. Reports indicate that Martinez views the tournament as the natural conclusion of that chapter. “Roberto Martínez will leave the Portugal national team after the World Cup, regardless of how they perform. He has already decided not to renew his contract”, Crook said. If confirmed officially, the decision would bring an end to a tenure that began in early 2023 and was designed around delivering success at Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup. What it means for Ronaldo and Portugal The revelation adds another layer of intrigue to Portugal’s World Cup campaign. For Ronaldo, who remains the face of Portuguese soccer despite turning 41, the tournament already carries enormous significance. The prospect of competing under a coach who may be overseeing his final matches with the national
Hungary and Kazakhstan will meet in an international friendly at Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen on Tuesday evening, with both nations using their final match of the June window to build toward the next UEFA Nations League campaign. The hosts arrive after a useful win over Finland, while Kazakhstan continue their preparations after a 1-1 draw […] The post Prediction: Hungary vs Kazakhstan appeared first on SoccerNews.
Hungary will face off against Finland in a 2026 international friendly. Here’s how fans in the United States can watch the matchup live. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Hungary vs Finland on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Hungary vs Finland WHAT International Friendly WHEN 1:45pm ET / 10:45am PT • Friday, June 5, 2026 WHERE Fubo, FOX Soccer Plus and ViX STREAM WATCH NOW Match Overview Finland and Hungary will meet looking to move past the disappointment of missing out on the upcoming FIFA World Cup and build momentum for the next UEFA Nations League. Finland impressed by finishing third in a tough qualifying group featuring Poland and the Netherlands. On the other hand, Hungary endured a heartbreaking exit after failing to secure the point it needed on the final Matchday to advance. With both teams eager to bounce back, this matchup promises plenty of motivation on both sides. Don’t miss this intriguing international showdown. More details on how to watch With Fubo, you can watch Hungary vs Finland and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast. Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC, CNBC, USA, FOX, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo and Galavision. Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more. The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One. If you’re planning to follow more games on this platform, you can check out the full Fubo soccer schedule to stay up to date with upcoming matches available via the service. How to watch anywhere with VPN If you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming soccer.
Celtic fans, we asked for your views after goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel announced his retirement from football. Cost us the Scottish Cup and other games too. Celtic clearly need to recruit but Viljami Sinisalo should be the number one, he's earned the right after stepping up to fill in for Schmeichel.
Viljami Sinisalo has revelled in being Celtic number one and won't give up the gloves without a fight as a summer of change looms at Parkhead. The Finland international replaced the injured Kasper Schmeichel as first-choice goalkeeper in February and helped Martin O'Neill's side secure the Premiership title to leave long-time leaders Hearts crestfallen. As he looks to end the campaign with another trophy in Saturday's Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline, 24-year-old Sinisalo reflected his personal progress.
Dundee United right-back Dario Naamo has been named in Iraq's provisional World Cup squad after having his request to switch allegiance from Finland approved by world governing body Fifa. Born to a Finnish mother and a Kurdish father, he grew up in the Espoo region, where he progressed through the youth academy of local club Honka. Naamo, who turned 21 last week, has played at youth level up to under-21s for Finland but makes the switch in time to be considered by head coach Graham Arnold for this summer's finals in the Americas.
Real Madrid may need another left back as Ferland Mendy could miss a long time after muscle injury. Bad news keeps piling up for Real Madrid in the middle of an internal scandal. This issue has nothing to do with that, but it is still another setback for the club, as it has now been confirmed that Ferland Mendy will undergo surgery. Mendy was injured in the opening minutes of Real Madrid’s win over Espanyol last Sunday. The injury is to the tendon of his right rectus femoris, and it is not just a simple muscle issue with a short recovery time. It has now been confirmed that the left-back needs surgery. Monday was the date set for the procedure in France, according to Marca. The expected recovery time is around five to six months, so Real Madrid may need to look for a replacement in the next transfer windows. Éder Militão also needed surgery Mendy is not the only player dealing with a muscle-related surgery. The French left-back joins Éder Militão in that unfortunate group, as the Brazilian is also expected to miss about the same amount of time. Militão may not return this year (Denis Doyle/Getty Images) His injury happened in a match against Alavés, but it was more serious because he re-injured an area that had already been hurt before. In early April, he was close to returning before this setback forced him out for six months. Militão underwent surgery with well-known doctor Lasse Lempainen in Finland to repair a rupture of the proximal tendon of the biceps femoris in his left leg. Along with missing the rest of Real Madrid’s matches, he will also miss the World Cup with Brazil. The player decided on surgery because he could not continue at less than full strength. The retirement rumors Mendy had started to regain ground later on, but he played in only nine matches all season after suffering several injuries. While the initially reported recovery time was around six months, there are rumors that he could retire. This was reported by Cadena Cope, which posted that “the French left-back suffers a tear of the tendon of the femoral rectum with bone separation. He’ll go through the operating room and could be on leave for a year and with the option of retirement if it does not go well.”
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