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Handball – European Handball Championship 2026 (GROUP II)
27. January 2026. 18:00h
Switzerland vs Iceland
Malmö Arena, Malmo, SE
2026
27
January
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Switzerland and Iceland in Malmö fighting for points that change the group picture

At Malmö Arena in the Swedish district of Hyllie, at the address Hyllie Stationsväg 2, Switzerland and Iceland play a match of the 2026 European Handball Championship which already carries the weight of points for the continuation of the competition and the schedule in the group. Although it is scheduled only as Round 0 in the 2026 season, the match fits into the densely packed finale in Malmö, where the audience is already accustomed to the rhythm of evening handball slots and strong fan interest. A fuller hall and the atmosphere that Nordic tournaments bring are expected, so it is understandable that tickets for this event are among the most sought-after as soon as the date and opponent are confirmed. For fans who want to be part of the stands, ticket sales are available and it is worth reacting early, because such duels often become the local sports event of the evening, and not just another item in the schedule. Secure your tickets for immediately!

What the match means in the standings and why points are counted specially

The duel between Switzerland and Iceland gains additional importance because at this stage of the competition every goal and every point is tied to the wider context of the group which is filling up with teams coming from different preliminary groups. According to the current state of Group II, Iceland has already registered a victory and holds near the top alongside Slovenia, while Switzerland is in the same group with zero on the account, together with Hungary, and two participants from preliminary group E are also predicted who are shown as holders of places 1./E PR and 2./E PR. Such a table at this stage always seems a bit unusual, but precisely that emphasizes how quickly the picture of the standings changes from day to day, depending on the results in other arenas and on who joins in the continuation of the tournament. For Switzerland, a victory over Iceland is not only a mathematical point gain, but also a way to reverse the pressure and to enter the remaining matches with greater faith, especially if it was known how much nuances decided its previous performances. For Iceland, a new victory means maintaining a position that facilitates the path towards the upper house of the table, and with that comes a different psychological framework, because matches are entered with a sense of control. Whoever wants to experience this live must count on the interest for tickets growing as the unraveling of the group approaches, so buying tickets often turns into a race against time.

Iceland's momentum and the identity of a team that lives on the rhythm of transition

Iceland enters this championship with the reputation of a national team that has relied for years on a strong school of back players, but also with the ambition to finally translate quality into a stable result in the decisive phases. Their introduction to the tournament in Kristianstad was very convincing, from a high victory over Italy to a safe celebration over Poland, and then a dramatic match against Hungary which brought points for the continuation and additionally raised self-confidence. The 31:23 victory over Poland is especially remembered, along with the story of fans who painted the hall blue and carried the team through the waves of the match, which is a typical Icelandic handball signature when it is felt that the tournament can be theirs. In the finish against Hungary, the importance of the goalkeeper line was emphasized, because it was precisely the moody goalkeeper who was the difference in a match that looked like a classic clash of nerves for a long time. Such performances create a story that travels with the team and which is transferred also to Malmö, where the audience loves teams that play without hesitation and that are not afraid to risk. When such an Iceland appears in Malmö Arena, tickets become part of the fan preparation, because no one wants to miss an evening in which handball on the limit of maximum tempo can be seen.
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Switzerland between a new era and the need for a result on the big stage

Switzerland is interesting at this championship due to a visible change of generations and due to the fact that the former star Andy Schmid moved from the parquet to the bench, taking over the role of head coach and shaping a younger, faster team. Such a transition always carries two stories at once: a long-term promise and short-term pressure, because big tournaments rarely have patience for a process. In preliminary group D, Switzerland opened with a draw 28:28 against the Faroe Islands in a match in which it also had moments to turn the story in its favor, but the finish slipped away by a nuance. Then followed a defeat 35:38 by Slovenia, although Switzerland at one moment even had a nine-goal advantage, which is an example of how at this level every drop in concentration and every wrong series is punished. On the other hand, the victory 43:26 over Montenegro showed that the team has attacking capacity and that it can impose a rhythm when the defense is set firmly, and the transition turns into a series of easy goals. Precisely because of this, the meeting with Iceland acts as a test of maturity: will Switzerland draw lessons from dramatic finishes and use the quality it has in goal and in the back line. When such a duel comes to Malmö, the story about tickets is not secondary, because fans often want to see exactly the team that is capable of big series and comebacks, and Switzerland has already shown that at this tournament.

Key players and styles that announce a match of high intensity

Iceland stands out in announcements with the depth of the roster and clearly profiled carriers of the game, because in their description top back players like Ómar Ingi Magnússon and Gísli Kristjánsson are emphasized, as well as Elvar Örn Jónsson, with an emphasized role of the goalkeeper duo in which Viktor Hallgrímsson is especially mentioned, while experience is brought by Björgvin Páll Gústavsson with a very long tenure in the national team. Such a combination usually means that Iceland can change the tempo without losing structure, and that in key moments it always has a solution either from a two-on-two game, or through a shot from outside, or through a series of defenses that turn the momentum. Switzerland, on the other hand, in the same official materials emphasizes younger assets such as Felix Aellen and Noam Leopold, and as a foundation goalkeeper Nikola Portner stands out, along with defensive specialist Lucas Meister, which is a framework that suggests that the Swiss will seek a tough match, with a clear plan for the control of Icelandic back players. Portner's biography and role in the national team are often described as a mainstay at big tournaments, so it is not strange that he stood out also in the match against Slovenia, and there too he was declared one of the key actors despite the defeat. In the clash of such styles, discipline in defense and the quality of return after a miss often decide, because Iceland does not forgive slow transitions, while Switzerland seeks an opportunity to extract technical errors from the opponent through aggressiveness. If you are looking for a match in which every detail is felt, from the layout in defense to the fight on the line, then it is logical that tickets are sought earlier, because Malmö Arena turns such evenings into a real sports event in the city.

How they came to Malmö and what the results from the beginning of the tournament say

Iceland's path to Malmö is marked by result stability, because in Kristianstad they solved matches in a way that speaks of the width of the team, and the story of the fourth consecutive victory at the European Championship after the celebration over Poland additionally raised the bar of expectations. That is not just a statistical data point, but an indicator that the national team feels comfortable in the tournament rhythm and that it knows how winning is done when the schedule thickens, which is often crucial in the second half of the competition. Switzerland came to Malmö through group D in Oslo, where it lived on the edge in two different senses, first through a draw with the Faroe Islands, and then through a match with Slovenia which was almost won then lost, which are scenarios that leave a trace, but also give clear lessons. In such circumstances, the victory over Montenegro acts as a reset, because the result 43:26 is convincing enough to return the feeling of control and for the team to believe in the game plan again. When those two narratives merge, a match is obtained in which Iceland comes with the idea of confirmation, and Switzerland with the idea of correction, and that is why it is difficult to expect a calm, routine evening. Malmö Arena is not neutral in the sense of atmosphere, because Swedish halls at such championships are known for strong energy and a large number of traveling fans, so tickets often be also an entrance to an experience that is bigger than the match itself. Tickets for this meeting disappear quickly, so buy tickets on time.
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Mutual history: rare meetings, but with clear reminders

When looking at the mutual history of Switzerland and Iceland, it is not about a rivalry that is in the calendar every year, but about a couple of meetings that are remembered precisely because they are rare and because they come in specific circumstances. In the archive of international competitions, a qualifying match for the World Championship from 1998 is recorded in which Switzerland in Aarau defeated Iceland 25:23, which is one of those results that are often mentioned when a historical link between the national teams is sought. There is also a record of a qualifying pair from 2021 which was canceled due to the pandemic, which additionally emphasizes how few opportunities there were for these teams to meet in full competitive weight. Precisely because of that, the match in Malmö is more interesting, because the modern context does not have many direct references, and that means that tactical preparation and adaptation during 60 minutes will have a bigger role than usual. Iceland will seek known templates, fast transition and width, while Switzerland will try to slow down where it can, but also punish every hole in the opponent's return, especially if series of defenses open up for it at the goal. Such matches, without the burden of a big rivalry, sometimes give even the purest handball, because the focus remains on the game, and the stands fill up with people who came because of the sport, because of the experience and, of course, because they secured tickets on time.

Malmö Arena and the Hyllie district: why location is part of the ticket story

Malmö Arena is not just a hall, but also part of the urban context that has been strongly developing around Hyllie in recent years, and precisely in official information about the host city it is emphasized that the arena is located in the Öresund region and that Hyllie is conceived as one of the most ecologically ambitious city units in that area. The advantage of the location is also logistical: the arena is practically next to the Hyllie transport hub, and in descriptions it is stated that it is about 80 meters away from the railway station, with a very short travel time to the center of Malmö and an extremely fast connection towards the airport in Copenhagen. Such connectivity creates an interesting dynamic for fans, because the match can be an evening out also for those who came to Malmö as tourists, but also for those who arrive from the wider region only because of handball. The hall was opened in 2008 and a capacity of up to 15,000 spectators is stated, which explains why tickets are treated as valuable goods when tournament matches that carry point weight are played. Along with sport, the arena has experience in organizing big events, which is felt in the flow of people, security procedures and speed of entry, but that does not mean that one can count on a good choice of seats at the last minute. Buying tickets on time is therefore not only a question of demand, but also a way to plan arrival, seating and the whole evening in Hyllie without stress.

Practical information for arrival and planning the evening in Malmö

For visitors it is important to know that Hyllie is one of the simplest points for arrival by public transport, so many fans choose the train and a short walk to the arena, especially because in official descriptions of the location the proximity of the station and speed of connections towards the city center is emphasized. If you are coming earlier, Hyllie is a neighborhood in which a plan for a few hours before the match is easily put together, because that area is developed around large contents and wide pedestrian zones, so crowds are distributed better than in older parts of the city. Given that greater interest is expected, especially when main phase matches are played, one should count on earlier arrival, because entry into the hall can be slower if a large number of viewers arrive at the same time. It is smart to have tickets and passes ready before arrival at the entrances, in order to avoid unnecessary retention, and that is a detail that often makes the difference between a calm start to the evening and nervousness in the last minutes. The atmosphere in Malmö Arena usually builds even before the first whistle, because fan groups organize, the noise of the stands is created and already then it is felt who came with a clear intention to carry their national team. Buy tickets via the button below and plan the arrival so that you leave yourself time for everything that makes the match experience complete, from entry to the first bars of cheering.
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Tactics on the parquet: where the match can be broken

On the parquet a clash of two approaches is expected, because Iceland most often wants a high rhythm, fast exchange of the ball and continuous pressure on the defense through outside shooters and entries, while Switzerland seeks structure, longer attacks and precise building of situations that open space for wings and the pivot. Iceland's impression from the tournament suggests that it suits them when the match opens up, because then the width of the roster and the possibility to change players in series without a drop in intensity comes to expression, and their story about the goalkeeper duo additionally emphasizes how momentum can be broken in a few minutes. Switzerland has a reason to believe that it can parry, because in team descriptions the combination of young scorers and experienced mainstays like Nikola Portner is emphasized, and precisely such goalkeepers know how to close the shot and force the opponent to enter an attack that does not suit him. An additional element is the psychology of the finish, because Switzerland has already once at the tournament felt what it looks like when a large advantage melts away, so this time it will try to react earlier to changes of rhythm and better control lost balls. Iceland will, on the other hand, look for moments when it can strengthen the defense and force the Swiss into quick solutions, because technical errors and easy goals from counters often occur there. If you love handball that is decided through a chess fight of coaches and series of defenses, then it is clear why tickets are sought, because such matches in Malmö often become one of those meetings that are talked about even after the final whistle.

Fan interest and live experience: why this match is spoken of as a special evening

Tournaments in Scandinavia have a special fan dynamic, and this January that is visible also by stories from halls, like the report about Icelandic fans who practically took over the stands in Kristianstad and turned the match into a blue backdrop. Malmö has an additional advantage because the city is accustomed to international events, and the hall is large enough to receive a strong wave of the audience, but also compact enough that the sound of cheering is retained and amplified. Precisely because of that tickets are not just a formality, but also an entrance to an atmosphere that cannot be transferred via screen, because live the rhythm of impacts on the parquet, communication of the defense, reactions of the bench and tension after every exclusion is felt. In a match like this, where Iceland comes with a winning swing, and Switzerland with a need to catch the connection, fans often become an additional factor, because every series of goals gets double energy from the stands. It is especially interesting that different fan cultures meet in Malmö, from Nordic loudness to Central European discipline, so the hall turns into a colorful picture of flags and rhythms. Because of that it is completely understandable that ticket sales follow also the story on the parquet: the tighter the standings, the more people want to be inside, and not outside.

What to expect from the evening in Malmö Arena and how to prepare for the match

When the group standings, team form and the context of Malmö as the host of the main phase are combined, a match is obtained that is simultaneously a sports test and an event for the audience, with the potential to be one of those meetings that are remembered by intensity. Iceland enters with clear self-confidence from results in Group F and with an additional incentive after the dramatic celebration over Hungary, while Switzerland comes to Malmö with the memory of a missed large advantage against Slovenia, but also with proof that it can explode in attack, which it showed against Montenegro. In such circumstances it is important not to wait for the last moment for organization, because at big tournaments everything happens quickly, from the change of schedule to a sudden jump in audience interest when the table becomes tight. Tickets for this event are sought after, so it is best to secure your tickets earlier and plan the arrival so that the hall is entered calmly, without haste, with enough time to experience also the atmosphere before the start. In Malmö Arena, with its capacity and position next to Hyllie, the evening easily turns into a complete sports outing, and that is precisely what many decide to come live for, even if they are not fans of only one national team. If you want to be part of that, click the button labeled
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Sources:
- ehfeuro.eurohandball.com: table and standings of Group II, including points and goal difference
- ehfeuro.eurohandball.com: profiles of national teams Iceland and Switzerland with highlighted players and team context
- ehfeuro.eurohandball.com and eurohandball.com: reports and results from matches Iceland - Hungary and Faroe Islands - Switzerland and Switzerland - Slovenia
- ehfeuro.eurohandball.com: information about the city of Malmö and Malmö Arena, location in Hyllie, capacity and transport connectivity
- malmo.se: official city page about the championship in Malmö, schedule of the day in Malmö and competition phases

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