San Marino vs Finland 0-7 Highlights | UEFA Nations League 2026

Welcome to today's match between San Marino and Finland. The San Marino Stadium in Seravale hosts this UEFA Nations League League C Group 1 opener on September 26, 2026. San Marino steps into League C after earning historic promotion from League D, while Finland returns to the third tier after its previous Nations League campaign ends in relegation. UEFA.com. San Marino enters the contest determined to turn home support into momentum, with Nikola Nani providing its main attacking threat. Finland brings greater international experience and looks to Joel Pohanpalo for finishing power, while Robin Lodd supplies creativity and control through midfield. STT Info. Recent history strongly connects these nations – Finland scores eight goals across their previous two meetings, but San Marino now carries the confidence of its breakthrough Nations League promotion. Compact Sammarinese defending meets Finnish possession and attacking movement. Group C1 begins, promotion ambitions take shape, and Seravale prepares for an intriguing European battle – stay with us. In Seravale, Finland are in complete control against San Marino. In the fifth minute, Joel Pohanpalo strikes early and puts the visitors ahead. In the 14th minute, Adrian Svanbæk doubles the lead, meeting Leo Walter's cross with a close-range header. Finland keep the pressure high, dominating possession and forcing San Marino deep inside their own half. Reddit. In the 33rd minute, Benjamin Koolman makes it 3-0, giving Finland a commanding advantage before the break. At halftime, Jakob Friis makes changes, bringing on Adam Staal, Toni Mietinen and Santeri Varnen as Finland look to maintain their intensity. Reddit. The second half turns into an even heavier Finnish assault. Leo Walter takes centre stage, scoring twice, in the 50th and 55th minutes, as Finland pull further away. San Marino struggle to escape the pressure, while the visitors continue to dictate the tempo at the Stadio Olimpico di Seravale. We are beyond the 55th minute in Seravale, and Finland lead San Marino 5-0. A dominant performance from the visitors, with Pohan Paalo, Svanbæk, Koolman and a Walter brace producing the five goals.