World-Class Football All Summer Long at the Sports Bar
Follow all the summer’s major football action at the newly renovated Sports Bar in Casino Helsinki. We’ve got you covered with top-tier matches and international tournaments.
Finland’s World Cup Qualifiers – June 7 & 10
The Finnish national team, the ‘Huuhkajat’, continues its World Cup qualifying campaign with two crucial home matches in June:
Saturday, June 7 at 21:45 – Finland vs. Netherlands
Facing one of the toughest squads in Europe, the Netherlands boasts a lineup packed with stars like Van Dijk, Gakpo, Depay, De Jong, Simons, Dumfries, and Frimpong. Keep an eye out for Tijjani Reijnders – the recent AC Milan-to-Man City transfer may not yet be a household name, but he controls the midfield with ease. Still, the Dutch team is known for its internal tensions, which might give Finland an opening.
Tuesday, June 10 at 21:45 – Finland vs. Poland
This is a must-win for Finland to keep the qualification dream alive. Luckily, Polish captain and star striker Robert Lewandowski has announced he’s taking time off and won’t be in the lineup – good news for the Huuhkajat defense.
U21 Euros in Slovakia – June 11–28
The ‘Pikkuhuuhkajat’ (Finland’s U21 squad) are set to make their mark at the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. Group D features tough opposition: the Netherlands, Ukraine, and Denmark.
Finland’s young talents are already making waves internationally. While strikers like Naatan Skyttä and Niklas Pyyhtiä tend to steal the headlines, the defense deserves your attention too. Wing-backs Tomas Galvez and Miska Ylitolva support the attack aggressively, while center-back Ville Koski brings fierce, forward-thinking defending. Watch also for midfield playmaker Leo Walta and Chelsea goalkeeper Lucas Bergström holding the backline. Can this squad surpass the legendary 2009 team featuring Pukki, Hetemaj, and Sparv?
Finland’s group stage matches:
- June 12 at 22:00 – Finland vs. Netherlands
- June 15 at 19:00 – Finland vs. Ukraine
- June 18 at 19:00 – Denmark vs. Finland
2025 FIFA Club World Cup – June 15 to July 13
Just days after the U21 tournament begins, the revamped FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the USA. With 32 of the world’s best clubs participating, there’s no summer break for elite football.
Europe sends 12 teams, joined by the top performers from South America, Africa, Asia, North & Central America, the Caribbean, and Oceania. Teams qualified via continental success or ranking. Expect surprises – lesser-known clubs like Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) and Ulsan HD (South Korea) might reveal future stars playing alongside household names like Real Madrid and Manchester City.
Many matches will be shown at European-friendly times – and of course, on the big screens at Sports Bar.
Group Stage Line-up:
- Group A: Palmeiras (BRA), Porto (POR), Al Ahly (EGY), Inter Miami (USA)
- Group B: PSG (FRA), Atletico Madrid (ESP), Botafogo (BRA), Seattle Sounders (USA)
- Group C: Bayern Munich (GER), Benfica (POR), Boca Juniors (ARG), Auckland City (NZL)
- Group D: Flamengo (BRA), Chelsea (ENG), Club Leon (MEX), Espérance de Tunis (TUN)
- Group E: River Plate (ARG), Inter Milan (ITA), CF Monterrey (MEX), Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)
- Group F: Fluminense (BRA), Borussia Dortmund (GER), Ulsan HD (KOR), Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA)
- Group G: Manchester City (ENG), Juventus (ITA), Wydad AC (MOR), Al Ain (UAE)
- Group H: Real Madrid (ESP), FC Salzburg (AUT), Al Hilal (KSA), CF Pachuca (MEX)
UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 – July 2–27
The 14th edition of the UEFA Women’s European Championship takes place in Switzerland – and Finland’s ‘Helmarit’ are proudly competing!
Group Stage Matches for Finland:
- Wednesday, July 2 – Finland vs. Iceland
- Sunday, July 6 – Finland vs. Norway
- Thursday, July 10 – Finland vs. Switzerland
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