Malta snatched its first win in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, converting its only shot on target to stun Finland 1-0 in Helsinki.
According to the Malta Football Association, this was only the fourth win ever by Malta in World Cup qualifying.
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Malta's only shot on target beats Finland in World Cup qualifying
Malta has secured its first win in World Cup qualifying after stunning Finland 1-0 in Helsinki
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