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Finland women's national football team

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

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

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. 

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
  • <sup></sup> = Alternate
  • <sup></sup> = Withdrew due to injury
  • <sup></sup> = Retired from the national team

Records

Players in bold are still active with the national team.

Most capped players

Top goalscorers

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games

UEFA Women's Championship

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

UEFA Women's Nations League

Pinatar Cup

Cyprus Women's Cup

Algarve Cup

Nordic Football Championship

See also

Notes

References

External links