The 2026 World Cup European qualifiers ushered in the focus match of the 8th round. The home team Netherlands defeated Finland 4-0 with goals contributed by Malen, Van Dijk, Depay and Gakpo.

In the 4th minute, the Netherlands created an opportunity from the left, and Dumfries, who was in the penalty area, headed the ball wide. In the 8th minute, Malen received Depay's pass at the top of the penalty area and scored with a long shot, helping the Netherlands take the lead 1-0.

In the 17th minute, the Netherlands got a free kick. Depay kicked the ball into the penalty area, and Van Dijk rushed forward to head the ball into the goal, helping the Netherlands extend their lead to 2-0. In the 22nd minute, Malen received the ball and broke into the penalty area and shot, but the angle was too straight and the ball was directly saved by Finnish goalkeeper Joronen.

In the 35th minute, the Netherlands took advantage of a corner kick. A header from Timberl hit the post, and Van Dijk's follow-up shot in the scramble was blocked. In the 38th minute, Kluivert's shot struck the hand of Finnish defender Tano, prompting a penalty. Depay converted the penalty, extending the Netherlands' lead to 3-0.

In the first half stoppage time, Finland tried to counterattack. Keskinen received a pass from his teammate and shot from the top of the penalty area, but the ball touched the opponent's player and went out of the baseline.

At the start of the second half, the Netherlands replaced Gravenberch with Reinders. In the 48th minute, Reinders, from outside the penalty area, fired a shot that was blocked by Finnish goalkeeper Joronen. In the 62nd minute, the Netherlands replaced Depay with Weghorst.

In the 65th minute, Malen received the ball and passed it to the penalty area. Weghorst took advantage of the opportunity to score, but the linesman said he was offside and the goal was ruled out. In the 70th minute, the Netherlands got a corner kick opportunity. Van Dijk headed the ball, but the ball went over the post.

In the 84th minute, Xavi Simons passed the ball back to Gakpo outside the penalty area, and the ball hit the post and bounced into the net, helping the Netherlands to further extend their lead to 4-0. In the 87th minute, Kluivert took a direct shot from a free kick, but the ball went over the goal.

In the end, the Netherlands defeated Finland 4-0 at home.