Sunday’s main round action promises high drama, especially for fans of SC Magdeburg, as several players who share club duties now find themselves on opposite sides.
The day opens with Slovenia against Hungary, where club teammates Borut Mačkovšek (Slovenia) and Richárd Bodó & Benjámin Szilágyi (Hungary) face each other in a rematch of their thrilling EURO 2024 fifth-place clash. Slovenia bring one of the tournament’s most potent attacks, while Hungary arrive with momentum after a late comeback draw against Switzerland.
Iceland then take on Sweden, with seven Magdeburg players involved: Iceland’s Ómar Ingi Magnússon, Gísli Kristjánsson and Elvar Örn Jónsson (injured), against Sweden’s Felix Claar, Albin Lagergren, Daniel Pettersson and Oscar Bergendahl. Former club teammates now on opposite sides, the match adds an extra layer of rivalry to a traditional northern European fixture.
The day concludes with Switzerland meeting Croatia, as both teams look to strengthen their position in the main round. Switzerland aim to build on their first-ever main round point, while Croatia seek to extend their advantage after a narrow win over Iceland.