Sweden beat Greece 33–24 in opening qualifier for 2028 European Championship
Albin Lagergren scored seven as Sweden beat Greece 33–24; North Macedonia faces Greece on November 8, 2026.
On November 5, 2026, the Sweden national handball team opened its qualifying campaign for the 2028 European Championship with a convincing 33–24 victory over Greece. The match was played in Group (which also contains North Macedonia), where the Skopje side will have a crucial second fixture later this week.
Scorers and match notes
Albin Lagergren led Sweden’s offense with seven goals. Sebastian Karlsson, Felix Klar and Axel Manson each added five goals, helping the visitors build and maintain a comfortable margin throughout the game.
Greece relied on Theodoros Boskos, who finished as his team’s top scorer with eight goals, while Achileas Toskas contributed six.
Sweden confirmed its status as group favorite with a measured performance that combined clinical finishing and disciplined defending. The margin never felt threatened after the Scandinavian side established control in the opening half.
North Macedonia will meet Greece in their second group match on Sunday, November 8, 2026. That encounter is expected to be decisive in the fight for the group’s second qualification spot behind Sweden.
The qualifying phase continues with multiple matchdays to follow as teams compete for places at the 2028 European Championship.
Photo: press material from the event
