The Outsiders · Nation to Glory
Take Finland to Glory
“patient debut-makers”
Finland — patient debut-makers. Eagle-owls and quiet self-belief. The bookmakers file them under the outsiders at 250/1 – 500/1.
▶ Play as Finland
- The bookmakers
- The Outsiders — 250/1 – 500/1
- The federation's target
- Get out of the group
- Your spine
- Jääskeläinen, but everyone can pronounce him in goal · Hyypiä, but he jumps higher at the back · Tainio, but indestructible in midfield · Litmanen, the King, but fully fit up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Finland can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Finland
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting