Finland Tops Group G with 2-1 Win Over Poland in World Cup Qualifying

In European 2026 World Cup qualifying, Finland secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Poland in Helsinki, moving to the top of Group G with seven points. Joel Pohjanpalo and Benjamin Kallman scored for Finland, while Jakub Kiwior pulled one back for Poland. The match was interrupted by a serious medical emergency in the stands, which caused a lengthy suspension of play. Meanwhile, the Netherlands continued their strong start by thrashing Malta 8-0, with Memphis Depay reaching 50 international goals, tying the Netherlands' all-time scoring record. Poland faced challenges off the pitch as their leading scorer Robert Lewandowski announced he would no longer play under current coach Michal Probierz, and the team struggled in his absence. Finland's captain Lukas Hradecky reflected on the medical emergency, drawing parallels to a similar incident involving Christian Eriksen at the European Championship.