World Cup Qualification 2026: Finland-Lithuania, the likely lineups

At 6 p.m. at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, the match between Finland and Lithuania, valid for the sixth day of Group G of the 2026 World Cup qualifier, is staged. The hosts, currently third behind the Netherlands and Poland, still harbor dreams of qualifying for the next World Cup, while the Lithuanians’ chances of qualification are now slim to none.

Friis will have to do without starting goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky, out due to injury: in his place will be Jesse Joronen, who will defend the posts behind a defensive line composed of Alho, Koski, Uronen and Peltola. In the middle of the field, the thick midfield of five formed by Antman, Markhiev, Kairinen, Tenho and Lod will be confirmed, with Joel Pohjanpalo the advanced reference of the attack.

The team will be in the middle of the field.

Complicated situation also for Jankauskas, who had to give up Dubickas, Ternana’s striker out with injury: in his place summoned Petkevičius. Goalkeeper Adamonis and defender Utkus will not be in the match either: Šarkauskas will make his debut in goal. Also in doubt is the presence of Gineitis, who is expected to act in the median along with Upstas, Antanavicius and Lasickas. Up front, the offensive trident is expected to consist of Sirgedas, Jansonas and Dolzinikov.

Probable lineups

Finland (4-5-1): Joronen; Alho, Koski, Uronen, Peltola; Antman, Markhiev, Kairinen, Tenho, Lod; Pohjanpalo. All. Friis.

Lithuania (3-4-3): Gertomas; Leikiatas, Girvainis, Armalas; Upstas, Antanavicius, Gineitis, Lasickas; Sirgedas, Jansonas, Dolzinikov. All. Jankauskas.