The semi finals are over and we now know the two finalists: Sweden and Finland! The Czech Republic will fight Latvia for bronze. Find the match reports and preview to the final below!
Sweden Secures Spot in Final with Dominant 6-1 Victory Over Czechia
Sweden booked their place in the World Floorball Championships final with an impressive 6-1 win over Czechia in Malmö. Playing on home soil, Sweden delivered a clinical performance, showcasing their efficiency and defensive strength.
Malte Lundmark opened the scoring just two minutes into the game, and Hampus Ahrén doubled the lead later in the first period. Swedish goalkeeper Jon Hedlund was a wall in net, denying several Czech chances.
Despite Czechia’s efforts, including two power plays in the second period, Sweden extended their lead to 3-0 through a Ramirez strike. The Czechs finally broke through in the third period to make it 4-1 but couldn’t close the gap. Lundmark and a final empty-net goal sealed the commanding 6-1 result.
Sweden now heads to the final, while Czechia will fight for bronze tomorrow.
Finland Blows Past Latvia to Secure Final Spot with a Dominant 7-2 Victory
Finland delivered a powerhouse performance in their semifinal against Latvia, cruising to a 7-2 win and securing their place in the World Floorball Championships final. After a narrow 4-3 victory in the group stage vs. Latvia, the Finns left no room for doubt this time, overwhelming their opponents with a devastating second period.
The first period showcased Latvia’s defensive resilience. Despite Finland’s dominance in possession and numerous chances, the Latvian defense, anchored by a stellar performance from their goalkeeper, held firm. The scoreboard remained untouched after 20 minutes.
The second period, however, was a different story. Finland unleashed an offensive avalanche, scoring seven unanswered goals. Juuso Ahola broke the deadlock, followed by strikes from Eemeli Akola, Luukas Hyvärinen, Aaro Astala, Jere Niemelä, Eemeli Salin, and again Astala. With seven goals ahead, Finland firmly took control.
With the game effectively decided, the final period saw a more relaxed Finnish side, allowing Latvia to break through. Karlis Stukāns gave the Latvian fans something to cheer about with a goal midway through the period, followed by Matīss Celms, who made it 7-2 in the final minutes.
Finland will now face Sweden in tomorrow’s final, reigniting one of the greatest rivalries in floorball. Latvia, meanwhile, will compete for bronze against Czechia, looking to cap off their Cinderella run with a podium finish.
Preview to the deciding games
- Bronze Game: Czech Republic vs. Latvia (12:50h)
- Final: Sweden vs. Finland (15:50h)
Bronze Game: Czechia vs. Latvia (12:50h)
After their tough loss to Sweden, Czechia will regroup and aim for a medal to cap off their impressive tournament. Having won bronze before, they know the stakes and the intensity required in a third-place match.
For Latvia, this is uncharted territory. Their best-ever finish at a World Floorball Championship is fifth place, so even reaching the bronze game is historic. But they won’t settle for just being here – the Latvians will give everything to claim their first-ever medal and make history on the sport’s biggest stage.
Final: Sweden vs. Finland (15:50h)
The ultimate rivalry takes center stage as Sweden and Finland battle for the gold medal. The home team Sweden, buoyed by their passionate fans, has shown significant improvement since a shaky group stage but must bring their A-game to topple Finland.
Finland, who defeated Sweden 5-2 in the group stage, looks to carry that momentum into the final and claim their spot at the top. With the next World Floorball Championships taking place on Finnish soil in two years, nothing would mean more than bringing the trophy back home to set the stage for 2026.
Expect an intense showdown in Malmö as these two giants clash for floorball supremacy.
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