It will thus be a German 10-0 victory against Cape Verde, such are the rules when a team is forced to give up in advance.
It is not entirely unexpected.
Cape Verde is the most corona-affected team of those in place.
Previously, both Sweden's intended premier opponents, the Czech Republic, as well as the United States, have dropped out of the tournament due to widespread infection in each squad.
Can't get teams together
Cape Verde got teams together for the premiere, but it was scarce.
The country, which is making its first World Cup tournament, came into play with only 13 of 16 allowed players and lost as expected against Hungary, 27-34, writes Aftonbladet.
Since then, however, additional players have tested positive for covid-19 and therefore tonight's match is canceled, the IHF writes in a press release.
Cape Verde has only nine players available and to play a match, each team must have at least ten, including a goalkeeper.