Frenchmen Téo Rotar and Arnaud Gauthier-Rat won 2–1 in sets (21–16, 12–21, 15–13) in the championship in Adelaide.
It's clear that it's sour, we have chances but don't take them, says Jacob Hölting Nilsson to SVT.
The Swedes, currently ranked third in the world, were already qualified for the playoffs before the match. With the loss, the French, ranked 17th in the world, win the group.
It's our first World Cup, so it's clear that we're hungry and eager to play, says Hölting Nilsson.
Since the Swedes came second in the group, they cannot face Olympic champions David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig in the round of 16.
The draw will take place later on Monday.
