Sweden's Women's Handball Team Ready for 2025 World Championship with Key Player Updates

The Swedish women's national handball team is set to commence their 2025 World Championship campaign in Stuttgart, with their opening match against the Czech Republic scheduled for November 27. The squad traveling consists of 17 players, including Vilma Matthijs Holmberg, who was added as a reserve due to injuries within the team.

Notably, Jenny Carlsson, who recently suffered a stress fracture in her foot and was on crutches weeks ago, has made a significant recovery and is cleared to play, according to head coach Tomas Axnér. Meanwhile, Anna Lagerquist remains in recovery from a similar injury and is not yet ready for match play; however, Axnér remains optimistic about her potential return the following week.

The team has had a strong training week in Halmstad and went through competitive matches, including games against Denmark, boosting their readiness. Beyond the opener against the Czech Republic, Sweden will face Cuba on November 29 and Brazil on December 1 as part of the group stage, with all matches broadcast on Viaplay Sport starting at 20:30. The tournament will progress to a main round, semifinals, and finals held in Rotterdam.

Axnér, preparing for his eighth championship, emphasized the team’s focused preparation throughout the fall. The player composition adjustments reflect both caution and confidence in the squad’s ability to compete effectively at this global event.