# Finnish national sports team international preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/finnish-national-sports-team-international-preparations
> Updated: 2026-08-15T07:28:08.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Finnish national youth and senior sports teams are preparing for various international competitions across multiple disciplines.

In floorball, the U19 men’s team is scheduled for matches against Sweden in September, while both the U19 men and women’s teams prepare for upcoming World Championships. In basketball, the U16 boys' team recently secured a victory against Norway.

In ice hockey, the men’s under-20 team has finalized a 22-player roster for a five-nation tournament in Espoo. Additionally, the senior men’s national team is preparing for World Cup qualification matches against Iceland, Sweden, and Estonia as they aim for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Finland national ice hockey teams begin international tournament preparations

Finland's national ice hockey teams prepare for major upcoming events, including the U20 five-nation tournament in Espoo and the senior men's World Cup qualification window in August.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/finland-national-ice-hockey-teams-begin-international-tournament-preparations

### 2026-08-09: Finland youth national teams secure wins and prepare for international matchups

Finland's youth sports teams see success: the U19 men's floorball team prepares for matches against Sweden, while the U16 boys' basketball team defeated Norway.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/finland-youth-national-teams-secure-wins-and-prepare-for-international-matchups

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Cite as: Finnish national sports team international preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/finnish-national-sports-team-international-preparations