The Netherlands national football team kicked off their UEFA World Cup Qualifiers campaign with a decisive 2-0 win over Finland on June, 2025, at Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Memphis Depay opened the scoring in the 6th minute, quickly settling Dutch nerves with a clinical finish. Denzel Dumfries doubled the lead in the 23rd minute, capitalizing on sustained Dutch pressure to put the visitors firmly in control.
Finland struggled to break through a disciplined Netherlands defense, managing only four shots compared to the Dutch side’s sixteen. The Netherlands dominated possession with 62%, while Finland had just 38% and forced only one corner throughout the match Despite late efforts from Finland, including a blocked shot by Benjamin Källman in stoppage time, the Dutch maintained their clean sheet and secured all three points.
This result places the Netherlands in a strong position early in Group G, while Finland faces a tougher path after their first defeat of the qualifiers. The Dutch squad’s efficient start raises expectations for their World Cup qualification hopes, while Finland will look to regroup ahead of their next fixture.
