Finland would have needed to defeat the Netherlands away.
A difficult task that early on became almost impossible. Already in the 17th minute, the home team led 2–0.
Aston Villa's Donyell Malen scored 1–0 via Finnish goalkeeper Jesse Joronen in the 8th minute and Liverpool's defensive giant Virgil Van Dijk headed in the second in the 17th minute.
It also became 3–0 before the break through Memphis Depay on a penalty. Cody Gakpo established 4–0 in the second half.
The Netherlands leads the World Championship qualifying group with 16 points. Second-place Poland beat Lithuania 2–0 on Sunday evening and stands at 13 points.
Finland is third with 10 points, but only has last-place Malta left to meet. Even if it becomes a win there, it looks hopeless to knock Poland off second place, which gives a spot in the playoff in March. Poland has the Netherlands and Malta left to meet.
The Netherlands has a grip on the group victory with a superior goal difference of 22–3.
