In an historic moment for women’s floorball, Czechia and Switzerland have qualified for the final match of the 2025 Women’s World Floorball Championships—marking a significant milestone in the sport's history! But here’s where it gets truly intriguing: for the very first time, Czechia has advanced to the championship final, joining Switzerland, which secured its spot by defeating Sweden with a convincing 6-3 victory in the semi-finals.
Let’s revisit the incredible journey of Czechia first. Today, they pulled off a breathtaking performance by narrowly defeating Finland with a 1-0 score in a fiercely fought contest. The game’s only goal—and the one that decided the outcome—came from Czech captain Michaela Kubeckova. Notably, she had previously missed a penalty shot, making her decisive goal even more remarkable. This victory is nothing short of historic for Czechia, as it marks their first appearance in the women’s final in the history of the World Floorball Championships. Excitingly, this match also set a new attendance record for the tournament, drawing nearly 48,000 fans—specifically, 47,942 spectators—highlighting the rising popularity and interest in women’s floorball.
Switzerland’s semi-final triumph over Sweden was equally impressive, albeit more straightforward. The Swiss team quickly gained an advantage, taking a 1-0 lead just three minutes into the match, thanks to a goal from Seraina Fitzi. By the end of the first period, Switzerland had built a commanding 4-1 lead. As the third period began, they extended their lead further with an additional goal from Anja Wyss, making the score 6-1. This put Switzerland firmly in the driver’s seat going into the final 20 minutes, though Sweden attempted a late rally, scoring twice afterward. Despite that effort, they couldn’t complete a comeback. This semi-final victory marks Switzerland’s first appearance in the final since they hosted the tournament in 2019. Moreover, a noteworthy and somewhat surprising development in this tournament is that either Sweden or Finland—long-standing powerhouses—will now leave the championships without a single medal for the first time ever.
With both Finland and Sweden falling short of reaching the final, they will now face each other in the bronze medal match scheduled for Sunday. The upcoming fight for third place promises to be as intense as ever, with fans eager to see which team will earn a podium finish in this unprecedented tournament.
