Sweden announce squad for the 2025 WCh, Axner: We are going for a medal
“Our vision is to give everything to take the final step and fight for medals,” said head coach Tomas Axnér when presenting Sweden’s 16-player roster for the World Championship in Germany.
Sweden will start the preliminary round in Stuttgart, facing Czech Republic, Cuba, and Brazil before potentially meeting Norway in Dortmund in the main round.
“We respect all our opponents, but we are confident in our strong and experienced squad. We go to Germany to compete for a place at the Final Weekend,” Axnér stated.
Goalkeepers
Johanna Bundsen (HB Metz 🇫🇷)
Filippa Idehn (Ikast Handbold 🇩🇰)
Left Wings
Clara Lerby (NFH Nykøbing 🇩🇰)
Elin Hansson (Team Esbjerg 🇩🇰)
Right Wings
Mathilda Lundström (Horsens HK 🇩🇰)
Nathalie Hagman (Győri Audi ETO 🇭🇺)
Left Backs
Jamina Roberts (Ikast Handbold 🇩🇰)
Tyra Axnér (HB Metz 🇫🇷)
Kristin Thorleifsdottir (DVSC Debrecen 🇭🇺)
Centre Backs
Emma Lindqvist (Ikast Handbold 🇩🇰)
Jenny Carlson (Molde Elite 🇳🇴)
Right Backs
Nina Koppang (Team Esbjerg 🇩🇰)
Thea Kylberg (Ikast Handbold 🇩🇰) – debutant
Line Players
Linn Blohm (Győri Audi ETO 🇭🇺)
Anna Lagerquist (Győri Audi ETO 🇭🇺)
Olivia Löfqvist (Team Esbjerg 🇩🇰)
Sweden gather on 18 November in Halmstad and will play two friendlies against Denmark before the championship.
