Iceland collected their first win of the main round as they became the first at the Men’s EHF EURO 2026 to beat Sweden. It was an outstanding performance from Iceland, who led by six at half-time then withstood the pressure of a comeback in a fiery arena in the second period to record a 35:27 victory at the buzzer.

The result throws the group open, with Iceland, Sweden and Slovenia all on four points, Croatia on two and Switzerland and Hungary on one each — but Croatia and Switzerland yet to play their second main round match. After Sunday’s action in Malmö wraps up, the group will be halfway through the main round, with two match days remaining.