Belarus - Finland

Belarus arrives at this fixture with renewed momentum following an emphatic 4-0 victory over San Marino, a result that provides a significant boost after their earlier defeat to Albania. Finland enters the contest in equally strong spirits, having secured a 2-1 win against Albania on 3 October 2026 to maintain their competitive edge in the group. Both nations have navigated a challenging path to reach this matchday 4 encounter, with each side eager to assert dominance in the standings.

The two teams face each other at Stadion Illovsky Rudolf on 6 October 2026, looking to break the deadlock from their goalless draw on 29 September 2026. With the aggregate score currently level at 0-0, the tension is palpable. Finland must contend with the absences of Kaan Kairinen, Ville Koski, and Naatan Skyttae, placing extra pressure on the expected XI led by Lukas Hradecky.