Swedish Women's Basketball Team Prepares for Challenging EuroBasket 2025 Group Stage

The Swedish women's basketball team is gearing up for the EuroBasket 2025 tournament, taking place from June 18 to June 29 across Germany, Greece, Italy, and the Czech Republic. Scheduled to play in Hamburg, Sweden finds itself in what has been dubbed the 'group of death' - Group D. Their opponents include powerhouse Spain, host nation Germany, and Great Britain.

Sweden's first match will be against Germany on June 19, followed by games against Great Britain on June 20 and a crucial clash with Spain on June 22. Spain is considered the frontrunner in this group, holding a distinguished history in the championship, having secured three gold medals from 2013 to 2019 and reaching the finals in the recent tournament two years ago.

Despite the high stakes, Sweden aims to build on their previous EuroBasket performances, where they reached the quarterfinals in the last two tournaments. However, the team faces significant challenges due to injuries, most notably the absence of star players Elin Eldebrink and Regan Magarity. On a positive note, 37-year-old Frida Eldebrink will compete in her fifth EuroBasket, setting a record in Swedish basketball history, becoming the first player to reach this milestone regardless of gender. Alongside her, Louice Halvarsson brings invaluable experience to the squad.

As they navigate this difficult group stage, the team's performance will be closely watched, with matches available to fans via SVT and streaming on Dazn. Sweden has had a mixed history in EuroBasket competitions, consistently reaching the quarterfinals but struggling to advance beyond that point. The upcoming matches will be pivotal in determining whether they can improve upon their past results and challenge for a place in the knockout rounds.