Here, Sweden’s WC squad arrives in Östersund – aiming for a medal

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At lunchtime, the Swedish bus with Tre kronor rolled into Östersund Arena, the venue for the Women’s U18 WC.

One of the team’s big stars is striker Mira Markström.

– I am looking forward to the audience that will be here, she tells SVT.

Head coach Andreas Karlsson says the goal is a medal.

– It is important to take it day by day, he says. But it is clear that the goal is to be able to fight for a medal.

Sweden meets the USA in the first match on Sunday at 16:00.

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