The Finland women's national football team (, ), also known as nickname The Boreal Owls (), represents

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in international

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. The team, controlled by the

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(SPL/FBF), reached the semi-finals of the 2005 European Championship, surprising the female football world having drawn with

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and beaten

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before losing to

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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

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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

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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.

2024

2025

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

''As of October 2024'' * Head coach: Marko Saloranta * Assistant coach: Jari Väisänen * Assistant coach: Liisa-Maija Rautio * Goalkeeping coach: Tommy Nordenswan * Fitness coach: Eero Savolainen * Psychological coach: ''Vacant'' * Doctor: Pippa Laukka * Physiotherapist: Markus Rosenblad * Physiotherapist: Sannakaisa Vastamäki * Kit manager: Piia Karonen * Kit manager: Alban Saliko * Video Analyst: Jouko Kylmäoja * Team manager: Outi Saarinen * Team manager: Sanna Pirhonen * Press officer: Eveliina Parikka * Press officer: Jyri Sulander * Media officer: Taru Nyholm

Manager history

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the

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matches against

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and

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on 30 May and 3 June 2025, respectively. ''Caps and goals are correct as of 3 June 2025, after the match against

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Recent call-ups

The following players were called up to the squad within the past 12 months. ;Notes * = Withdrew due to injury * = Withdrew due to medical reasons * = Preliminary squad * = Retired from national team

Records

''*Active players in bold, statistics correct as of 9 July 2022''

Most capped players

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Top goalscorers

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Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

:''*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.''

Olympic Games

UEFA Women's Championship