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Historic poor World Championship: "Not been good enough"

Sweden's World Championship campaign was historic. Never before has the men's national team finished as poorly as in 14th place.

Historic poor World Championship: "Not been good enough"

The Swedish Shooting King: "I have two tricks"

He says himself that he only has two feints. That's enough.

The Swedish Shooting King: "I have two tricks"

Guide: How Sweden Reaches the World Championship Quarterfinals

Sweden has advanced to the intermediate round of the World Championship in handball, where they will start against Portugal. Here are the conditions for advancing to the quarterfinals.

Guide: How Sweden Reaches the World Championship Quarterfinals

This is the threat to Sweden in the World Championship: "Damn goal scorer"

The upset team Portugal becomes the first obstacle for Sweden in the hunt for the World Championship quarterfinals. A tough start to the intermediate round according to Sebastian Karlsson – who warns about the star Martim Costa.

This is the threat to Sweden in the World Championship: "Damn goal scorer"

Veterans shone in Swedish premiere crush

Sweden got a flying start at the World Championship in handball. The veterans showed the way in the premiere victory, 39–21, against Japan.

Veterans shone in Swedish premiere crush

World Championship player's choice: Ready for French top club

Soon, World Championship games await – and later in the year, a move to French top club Paris SG. The national team's right-back Sebastian Karlsson, 29, has made his choice.

World Championship player's choice: Ready for French top club

Apelgren: "Got to work a little beforehand"

The new national team captain Michael Apelgren delivered no evasions when he presented his first handball squad. He spoke plainly about why he rejects certain veterans.

Apelgren: "Got to work a little beforehand"

Sweden quarterfinal-ready: "Can beat anyone"

Sweden's handball men have averted the crisis and are clear for the Olympic Games quarterfinal. The 40-27 victory in the morning match against Japan secured the advancement.

Sweden quarterfinal-ready: "Can beat anyone"

The Swedish match hero about the sorrow: "It's tough"

Sebastian Karlsson scored five goals – the most of all – in the Olympic Games match against Spain. He was one of several Swedes who played the match with sorrow in their hearts, after the news that Sävehof's soul Tommy Berg had passed away.

The Swedish match hero about the sorrow: "It's tough"

A Blow That Hurt – Weak Swedish Olympic Debut

The hyped Swedish handball guys got a direct hit in the OS premiere. The question is what consequences the 27-30 loss to Germany will have.

A Blow That Hurt – Weak Swedish Olympic Debut

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

With a month to go until the Olympic opening ceremony, the Swedish team is growing and now stands at 110 active members. A skateboarder, a hammer thrower, three golfers and a group of swimmers are among the team's newcomers.

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

Men's Handball Olympic Squad Selected - Three to be Cut

17 players have been selected for the men's handball squad for the Olympics in Paris this summer. All players will travel to Paris before the squad is trimmed to 14 players.

Men's Handball Olympic Squad Selected - Three to be Cut