Sweden Shatters Records with Dominant Victories at 2026 Bandy World Championship

Sweden's men's bandy team has stunned spectators at the 2026 Bandy World Championship with unprecedented winning margins, asserting their dominance as they gear up for a potential third consecutive world title. Starting with a historic 34–0 victory over Hungary, Sweden set a new record for the largest margin of victory in the World Championship, surpassing the 31–0 record from last year in a match between the same teams. They led 17–0 at halftime and maintained relentless pressure, scoring their 32nd goal in the 82nd minute to firmly secure the record. The match was held outdoors in Björneborg, Finland, marking the first time in a decade the tournament took place outside the usual venues.

Continuing their commanding form, Sweden defeated the Netherlands 28–0 in their second match, maintaining a staggering cumulative goal difference of 62–0 after just two games. They scored at an average rate of one goal every three minutes against the Dutch, who struggled considerably; their goalkeeper managed only one save throughout the match. Conversely, Sweden's goalkeeper Anton Andersson was untroubled, as the Netherlands failed to register a single shot on goal.

A standout performer has been Christoffer Edlund, whose remarkable tally of eight goals against the Netherlands brought his total to 24 points across two games, underscoring his pivotal role in Sweden’s offensive onslaught.

Looking ahead, Sweden is scheduled to face Norway next, with the men's match kicking off at 10:00 AM, followed by the women's team playing against host nation Finland at 4:00 PM. Sweden’s matches are broadcast live on Sportbladet TV, allowing fans to follow every moment of their pursuit of continued bandy supremacy.

The team's unrelenting dominance so far not only highlights their current superiority in the sport but also positions them as strong favorites to capture the title once again, aiming to secure their third straight world championship.