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Sweden and Spain secure Women's EURO qualification
Victories over Serbia and Austria confirmed their final-tournament places in round four.
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Sweden and Spain became the first teams to secure qualification for the Women's EHF EURO 2026 after wins in the fourth round. Sweden beat Serbia 27–22 in Lund, while Spain defeated Austria 34–24 in Cádiz to confirm their places.
Sweden established a 19–11 halftime advantage, with Clara Lerby finishing on seven goals. Spain's decisive period included nine unanswered goals after the interval, and Danila So Delgado Pinto led their scoring with seven as the hosts extended the winning margin.
North Macedonia won the round's other reported match, defeating Belgium 33–28 in Kumanovo to move above them into third place in the group. Nele Antonissen scored thirteen for Belgium, but Marija Jankulovska's eight goals and Andrea Ilikj's thirteen saves helped the home team prevail.
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