Ahead of the group final against Russia: "It's really important to step up"

Today, the real seriousness for Sweden begins in the handball World Cup. The reigning Olympic gold medalist Russia who also took the European silver last year is an opponent. And both teams are unbeaten after four matches.

- Now it's really important to step up, says Isabelle Gulldén. It will be the same for them, they have also had simple wins so it will be a completely different match with a lot of speed, body contact and much more physical play.

In seven attempts, Sweden has only beaten Russia once in major championships. It was at the European Championships last year, but by then Russia had already secured a semi-final place.

- They have a lot of good players, says Jamina Roberts. We checked on their team picture yesterday and did not recognize seven of them. But like damned they will go in well