Finland defeats Canada to advance to World Championship final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 12:53 AM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Finland has secured its place in the World Championship final after overcoming a one-goal deficit to defeat top-seeded Canada 4-2. The victory takes place in a tournament hosted by Switzerland, where they will face the host nation for the championship title. Finland's comeback was fueled by key plays, demonstrating their resilience throughout the match. They now prepare to challenge Switzerland in a decisive matchup on the championship stage.
- •Finland wins 4-2 against Canada
- •Finland advances to face Switzerland
- •Championship game held in Switzerland
- •Finland's comeback included key plays
- •Canada was top-seeded in the tournament
- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Finland, Switzerland reach World Championship final
"Finland came back from a goal down to win 4-2 over top seeds Canada and book their spot in the final, where they will face host nation Switzerland.
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