The 2025 edition takes place in Germany and the Netherlands, with the Final taking place in Rotterdam on 14th December.
Sweden find themselves in Group G of the 32-team tournament, and will face Czech Republic, Cuba and Brazil at Stuttgart's Porsche-Arena, with a top-three finish required to progress to the Main Round.
The Swedes finished fourth at the 2023 edition which they co-hosted alongside Norway and Denmark, matching their best finish at a World Championship, and head coach Axner is aiming to go at least that far once again.
"We respect all our opponents, but we are confident in our strong and experienced squad. We are going to Germany to compete for a place at the Final Weekend,"
The Sweden squad in full
Goalkeepers: Johanna Bundsen (Metz Handball, FRA), Filippa Idehn (Ikast Handbold, DEN)
Left Wings: Clara Lerby (NFH Nykobing, DEN), Elin Hansson (Team Esbjerg, DEN)
Right Wings: Mathilda Lundström (Horsens HK, DEN), Nathalie Hagman (Gyori Audi ETO, HUN)
Left Backs: Jamina Roberts (Ikast Handbold, DEN), Tyra Axner (Metz Handball, FRA), Kristin Thorleifsdottir (DVSC Debrecen, HUN)
Centre Backs: Emma Lindqvist (Ikast Handbold, DEN), Jenny Carlson (Molde Elite, NOR)
Right Backs: Nina Koppang (Team Esbjerg DEN), Thea Kylberg (Ikast Handbold, DEN)
Line Players: Linn Blohm (Gyori Audi ETO, HUN), Anna Lagerquist (Gyori Audi ETO, HUN), Olivia Lofqvist (Team Esbjerg, DEN)