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Malta secured a surprise 1-0 victory over Finland in their recent World Cup qualifying match.

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Malta Upsets Finland, Poland Fights for World Cup Playoff Spot

17 Nov

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Summary

Malta defeats Finland 1-0 in World Cup qualifiers
Poland draws 1-1 with Netherlands, still in playoff contention
Poland aims to extend dominance over Malta in their final match

Malta Upsets Finland, Poland Fights for World Cup Playoff Spot

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign draws to a close, Malta and Poland are set to face off at the Ta' Qali National Stadium on Monday. In a recent development, Malta's Jake Grech scored the only goal of the game to secure a 1-0 victory over Finland last Friday. This was a significant result for Malta, who had failed to win their previous six qualifying matches.

On the other hand, Poland's hopes of securing an automatic spot in the World Cup were dashed on Friday when they were held to a 1-1 draw by the Netherlands on home soil. However, Poland have already secured their spot in the qualifying playoff and will be looking to close out the campaign on a strong note.

Poland have a perfect record against Malta and will be aiming to extend their dominance in the history of this fixture. With both teams having different objectives, the match promises to be an intriguing encounter as Malta looks to pull off another upset, while Poland seeks to solidify their position in the playoff race.