Sweden won 35-33 against Iceland in an away handball match. This was Sweden's first national team match since finishing sixth in the home European Championship in January. The score was 19-19 after the first half, and it remained close for much of the second half.
With just under nine minutes left, Sweden pulled ahead to a three-goal lead at 30-27. Iceland reduced the score to 32-33 in the final minutes, but Sweden ultimately secured the 35-33 victory. According to reports, Sweden's sixth-place finish in the home European Championship led to criticism of the national team, with coach Michael Apelgren at the forefront.