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Finland women's national football team
Women's national association football team representing Finland
Women's national association football team representing Finland
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| type | Women |
| Name | Finland |
| Badge | Finland national football team crest.png |
| Badge_size | 170px |
| Nickname | Helmarit (the Boreal Owls) |
| Association | Football Association |
| of Finland | |
| (Suomen Palloliitto) | |
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) |
| Coach | Marko Saloranta |
| Captain | Eva Nyström |
| Most caps | Linda Sällström (157) |
| Top scorer | Linda Sällström (64) |
| FIFA Trigramme | FIN |
| FIFA Rank | |
| FIFA max | 14 |
| FIFA max date | September 2005 |
| FIFA min | 32 |
| FIFA min date | March 2019 |
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| First game | 0–0 |
| (Mariehamn, Finland; 25 August 1973) | |
| Largest win | 0–8 |
| (Lovech, Bulgaria; 21 August 2014) | |
| 8–0 | |
| (Larnaca, Cyprus; 19 February 2023) | |
| Largest loss | 9–0 |
| (Vejen, Denmark; 26 July 1975) | |
| Regional name | European Championship |
| Regional cup apps | 5 |
| Regional cup first | 2005 |
| Regional cup best | Semi-finals (2005) |
of Finland](football-association-of-finland) (Suomen Palloliitto) (Mariehamn, Finland; 25 August 1973) (Lovech, Bulgaria; 21 August 2014) 8–0 (Larnaca, Cyprus; 19 February 2023) (Vejen, Denmark; 26 July 1975)
The Finland women's national football team (, ), also known as nickname The Boreal Owls (), represents Finland in international women's football. The team, controlled by the Football Association of Finland (SPL/FBF), reached the semi-finals of the 2005 European Championship, surprising the female football world having drawn with Sweden and beaten Denmark before losing to Germany in the semifinals. Finland hosted the 2009 European Championship.
The Finnish team has had a few players that are considered to be among the best in women's football, such as Laura Österberg Kalmari, Sanna Valkonen and Anne Mäkinen.
As of December 2023, the team is ranked 27th in the FIFA world ranking.
History
The beginning
The Finland women's national football team played its first international match in 1973 against Sweden. The game was played in Mariehamn, Åland.
Team image
Nicknames
The Finland women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as the "Helmarit (the Boreal Owls)".
Results and fixtures
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
;Legend
2025
- Nyström
- Koivisto
- Sällström
- Franssi
- Franssi
- Sällström
- Miedema
- Siren
- Kosola
- Nyström
- Graham Hansen
- Sevenius
- Kuikka
- Xhemaili
- Lindström
- Snerle
- Svava
- Harder
- S. Holmgaard
- Kühl
- Harder
2026
Coaching staff
Current coaching staff
As of October 2024
- Head coach: Marko Saloranta
- Assistant coaches: Jari Väisänen, Liisa-Maija Rautio
- Goalkeeping coach: Tommy Nordenswan
- Fitness coach: Eero Savolainen
- Psychological coach: Vacant
- Doctor: Pippa Laukka
- Physiotherapists: Markus Rosenblad, Sannakaisa Vastamäki
- Kit managers: Piia Karonen, Alban Saliko
- Video Analyst: Jouko Kylmäoja
- Team managers: Outi Saarinen, Sanna Pirhonen
- Press officers: Eveliina Parikka, Jyri Sulander
- Media officer: Taru Nyholm
Manager history
| Tenure | Coach | Record | G | W | D | L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973–77 | Finland Juhani Nirkkonen | ||||||
| 1978 | Finland Simo Syrjävaara | ||||||
| 1979–89 | Finland Kaj Österberg | ||||||
| 1989–92 | Finland Jyrki Nieminen | ||||||
| 1993–96 | Finland Nils Suomalainen | ||||||
| 1996–00 | Finland Reima Kokko | ||||||
| 2001–09 | Finland Michael Käld | ||||||
| 2010–16 | Sweden Andrée Jeglertz | ||||||
| 2017 | Finland Marko Saloranta | ||||||
| 2017–2022 | Sweden Anna Signeul | ||||||
| 2022– | Finland Marko Saloranta |
Players
Current squad
The following players were called up for the Friendly matches against Austria and Belgium on 27 November and 1 December 2025, respectively. {{cite web
:Caps and goals correct as of 28 October 2025, after the match against Denmark.
Recent call-ups
The following players have also been called up to the squad within the past 12 months.
;Notes
- ALT = Alternate
- INJ = Withdrew due to injury MED = Withdrew due to medical reasons -- PRE = Preliminary squad / standby --
- RET = Retired from the national team SUS = Serving suspension -- UNV = Unavailable for selection -- WD = Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue --
Records
*Active players in bold, statistics correct as of 1 December 2025
Most capped players
| Rank | Player | Caps | Goals | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linda Sällström | 157 | 64 | 2007–2025 |
| 2 | Anna Westerlund | 147 | 4 | 2008–2022 |
| 3 | Laura Österberg Kalmari | 130 | 41 | 1996–2011 |
| 4 | Tinja-Riikka Korpela (GK) | 128 | 0 | 2007––2025 |
| 5 | Tuija Hyyrynen | 121 | 3 | 2007–2022 |
| 6 | Sanna Valkonen | 120 | 7 | 1995–2009 |
| 7 | Anne Mäkinen | 118 | 16 | 1991–2009 |
| Jessica Julin | 4 | 1997–2009 | ||
| 9 | Emma Koivisto | 115 | 8 | 2012– |
| 10 | Emmi Alanen | 109 | 22 | 2010–2025 |
Top goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Goals | Caps | Years | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linda Sällström | 64 | 157 | 2007–2025 | 0,407 |
| 2 | Laura Österberg Kalmari | 41 | 130 | 1996–2011 | 0,315 |
| 3 | Sanna Talonen | 36 | 103 | 2004–2014 | 0,350 |
| 4 | Emmi Alanen | 22 | 109 | 2010–2025 | 0,202 |
| 5 | Annica Sjölund | 17 | 69 | 2006–2014 | 0,246 |
| 6 | Anne Mäkinen | 16 | 118 | 1991–2009 | 0,136 |
| 7 | Eveliina Summanen | 14 | 81 | 2017– | 0,173 |
| 8 | Heidi Kackur | 12 | 48 | 1999–2005 | 0,250 |
| Adelina Engman | 12 | 97 | 2012– | 0,124 | |
| 10 | Maija Saari | 11 | 94 | 2007–2016 | 0,117 |
| Ria Öling | 11 | 98 | 2015– | 0,112 |
Competitive record
FIFA Women's World Cup
| FIFA Women's World Cup record | Qualification record | Year | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | Round | GP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | Total | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Round | 56 | 28 | 5 | 23 | 103 | 78 | +13 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China 1991 | Did not qualify | UEFA Euro 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sweden 1995 | UEFA Euro 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| USA 1999 | Play-offs | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 9 | −1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| USA 2003 | Group 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 24 | −20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| China 2007 | Group 3 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 5 | +11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Germany 2011 | Group 7 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 6 | +19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada 2015 | Group 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 9 | +18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| France 2019 | Group 7 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | −4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AustraliaNew Zealand 2023 | Group A | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 12 | −10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BRA 2027 | To be determined | To be determined | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CRCJAMMEXUSA 2031 | To be determined | To be determined | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| UK 2035 | To be determined | To be determined |
:*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Olympic Games
| Summer Olympics record | Year | Result | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Total | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA 1996 | Did not qualify | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| AUS 2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| GRE 2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| PRC 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| GBR 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| BRA 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| JPN 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| FRA 2024 | Unable to qualify | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| USA 2028 | To be determined | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| AUS 2032 |
UEFA Women's Championship
Main article: Finland at the UEFA Women's Championship
| UEFA Women's Championship record | Qualifying record | Year | Result | P | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | Round | P | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | P/R | Rnk | Total | 5/14 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 30 | −15 | Total | 94 | 35 | 22 | 37 | 131 | 141 | −10 | colspan=2 | 13th | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Did not qualify | Group 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 17 | −12 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Norway 1987 | Group 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | −4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| West Germany 1989 | Group 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | −2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Denmark 1991 | Group 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | −3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Italy 1993 | Group 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | −9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Germany 1995 | Group 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Norway Sweden 1997 | Play-offs | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 24 | −22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Germany 2001 | Play-offs | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 21 | −13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| England 2005 | Semi-finals | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | −3 | Play-offs | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 7 | +9 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Finland 2009 | Quarter-finals | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | Qualified as host | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sweden 2013 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | −5 | Group 5 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 4 | +18 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Netherlands 2017 | Did not qualify | Group 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 12 | +5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| England 2022 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | −7 | Group E | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 2 | +22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Switzerland 2025 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | Play-offs | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 13th | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Germany 2029 | To be determined | To be determined |
:*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
UEFA Women's Nations League
| UEFA Women's Nations League record | Season | Division | Group | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | P/R | Rnk | Total | 14 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 12 | colspan=2 | 18th and 23rd | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | B | 2 | 1st | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 18th | |||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | B | 3 | 2nd | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | * | 23rd |
| * |
|---|
| Participated in promotion/relegation play-offs |
Pinatar Cup
| Pinatar Cup record | Year | Result | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Total | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Champions | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 |
Cyprus Women's Cup
| Cyprus Women's Cup record | Year | Result | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Total | 34 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 48 | 56 | −8 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 7th place | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | −1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | 7th place | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | −1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | 12th place | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | −7 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | 9th place | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | 8th place | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | −5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | 11th place | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | −3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | 9th place | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | Runners-up | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | +1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Champions | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | +15 |
Algarve Cup
| Algarve Cup record | Year | Result | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Total | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 6th place | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | −9 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1995 | 6th place | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | −3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1996 | 8th place | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 15 | −14 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1997 | 6th place | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | −5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1998 | 8th place | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | −4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1999 | 8th place | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | −6 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2000 | 7th place | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | −3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2001 | 7th place | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 15 | −11 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2002 | 7th place | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | −5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2003 | 6th place | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | −6 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2004 | 9th place | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 10 | −4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2005 | 10th place | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 10 | −7 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2006 | 7th place | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 12 | −7 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | 6th place | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | −4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | 8th place | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | −9 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | 7th place | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | −4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | 8th place | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 11 | −9 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | 10th place | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 13 | −11 |
Nordic Football Championship
| Women's Nordic Football Championship record | Year | Result | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Total | 9/9 | 23 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 56 | −47 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland 1974 | Third place | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | −6 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Denmark 1975 | Third place | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | −13 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sweden 1976 | Third place | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | −4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Finland 1977 | Third place | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | −5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Denmark 1978 | Third place | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Norway 1979 | Third place | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | −3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sweden 1980 | Fourth place | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | −7 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Finland 1981 | Runners-up | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Denmark 1982 | Fourth place | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | −5 |
Notes
References
References
- "Helmarit nimetty MM-karsinta-avaukseen Serbiaa vastaan". Football Association of Finland.
- "Linda Sällström". [[Football Association of Finland]].
- UEFA.com. "Season 2005 Matches {{!}} UEFA Women's EURO".
- (2009). "Women's Euro 2009 in Finland".
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- (25 October 2023). "Naisten jalkapallomaajoukkueen taival on puolivuosisatainen – jo alussa mentiin sisulla ja yhteispelillä".
- (27 February 2025). "Yle ei näytä Suomen maaotteluita Valko-Venäjää vastaan – Ottelut pyritään näyttämään Palloliiton Youtube-kanavalla". Football Association of Finland.
- "Helmarit - Joukkue". Finnish Football Federation.
- [https://www.palloliitto.fi/ajankohtaista/helmareiden-taustaryhmaan-muutoksia Helmareiden taustaryhmään muutoksia], [[Football Association of Finland]], 30 January 2025
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