STATUS: OFFICIAL
Albania were beaten 2–1 by Finland in Helsinki in their third match of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League Group C1 campaign. UEFA recorded the result as final on October 3, 2026.
Leo Walta scored both of Finland's goals. According to UEFA's official round-up, the brace took the midfielder to four goals in this edition and placed him among the competition's leading scorers.
For Albania, the defeat follows their 3–0 win over San Marino on September 29. The Helsinki result checks the Red and Blacks' momentum and makes the return meeting with Finland, scheduled for November 12 in Tirana, even more important.
WHAT IS CONFIRMED
The 2–1 scoreline, the match date and Walta's two goals are confirmed by UEFA. This article does not add claims about injuries, disciplinary incidents or technical decisions that are not included in the official source used here.
SOURCE: UEFA, October 3, 2026 — https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/news/02aa-21b9c92be12f-a190457ae8e6-1000--uefa-nations-league-matchday-3-harry-kane-inspires-englan/
