The Women’s World Floorball Championships 2027 EUR3 Qualifications will take place in Riga, Latvia, from 11-14 November 2026. Eight teams, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, Latvia, Denmark, France, and Great Britain, will compete for four available places in the final round of the Women’s WFC 2027, which will be held in Turku, Finland, in December 2027. Which teams will secure their spot?
In this article, we introduce all eight teams, their ambitions for the tournament and the players they have highlighted as their rookie, strongest defender, most skilful player and the player who best represents the FairFloorball spirit.
Group C
Sweden
A physically strong team with a high level of skill.
Rookie/Young Player – #55 Thea Löfborg
A prolific striker in good form.
Strongest Defender – #15 Matilda Lindgren
Wins every challenge.
Skillful Player – #11 Maja Viström
She is a complete player.
Who represents #FairFloorball the best? – #27 Moa Andersson
A great ambassador for fair play, always with a smile on her face.
Norway
A good mix of experienced and younger players striving to be the best players they can be. Our goal is to qualify for the WFC in Finland.
Rookie/Young Player – #8 Helene Nordseth
Is a rapid and skillful player.
Strongest Defender – #6 Eline Dagestad
Is one of our strongest players.
Skillful Player – #2 Rikke Ingebrigtsli Hansen
Is our most skilful player.
Who represents #FairFloorball the best? – #19 Tone Einstulen
Netherlands
After finishing 11th at the last WFC, our ambition is clear: we want to qualify again. We know the challenge will be significant, but we have shown that we can compete at this level. You can expect a determined Dutch team that plays with energy, works hard for each other and is ready to challenge every opponent.
Rookie/Young Player – #33 Myrthe Berensen
Myrte is one of the newest additions to our squad and has quickly found her place within the team. She brings a lot of energy to the court and isn’t afraid to take responsibility. Despite having limited international experience, she already looks comfortable at this level and we are excited to see how she develops throughout the qualification campaign.
Strongest Defender – #34 Tjitske Schokker
Tjitske is a very important player within our squad. Her tactical awareness and physical strength make her a reliable presence on the court. She is also very versatile and is always willing to take on whatever role the team needs from her.
Skillful Player – #16 Jasmine van der Veen
Jasmine stands out for her stickhandling and ability to stay in control in difficult situations. She is creative on the ball and has a wide range of finishing skills, from volleys and technical plays to simple, effective shots. That makes her an unpredictable player for opponents to defend.
Who represents #FairFloorball the best? – #11 Marissa Meijer
Marissa represents fair play through the way she approaches every game. She plays with respect for her opponents and the officials, while always remaining competitive. She is disciplined, composed and works hard to regain possession of the ball in a fair and controlled way.
Belgium
We are a young team that is eager to learn from the experience within the squad and from every game we play. We want to keep developing as a team and take every opportunity to grow. No matter who we face, we will fight for every ball and give our best from the first to the last minute.
Rookie/Young Player – #4 Iluna De Spiegeleer
She is a technically strong young player with a great shot. Despite her young age, she is not afraid to take on a duel and compete for every ball.
Strongest Defender – #9 Mae De Vos
She is a strong and fearless defender. She is never afraid to put her body on the line, fight for the ball and step into a duel when needed.
Skillful Player – #17 Chloe De Coninck
Stands out with her excellent technique and strong understanding of the game. Her technical skills and ability to read the game make her a player to watch.
Who represents #FairFloorball the best? – #16 Lea Berkani
Represents #FairFloorball very well. She always plays fair, respects her opponents and shows the right attitude both on and off the floor.
Group D
Latvia
We have a good balance between experience and youthful enthusiasm. Our goal is to qualify for the World Championship, and we will do everything to achieve it.
Rookie/Young Player – Several young players have joined our team, one of whom is #13 Olīvija Jarohoviča. Opposing goalkeepers will certainly feel her presence when she is on the court.
Strongest Defender – #59 Evelīna Garbare
Strengthens our defense with her presence. Her understanding of the game is at the highest level.
Skillful Player – The skill lies in getting the ball into the net, and #41 Simona Grāpena is the best at it. She is the all-time leading scorer and has no intention of stopping.
Who represents #FairFloorball the best? – #16 Jūlija Rozīte is truly the embodiment of #FairFloorball. Go up and have a chat with her, and you’ll immediately understand why.
Denmark
We are in the process of rebuilding the team. By that, we mean we have a new coaching staff. We have a lot of young, new players on the roster. We are excited to see if the new team can secure a spot at the next World Championship.
Rookie/Young Player – #12 Milla Staunsholm is our rookie. Milla comes fresh from the Women’s U19 World Championship, where she played an impressive tournament. She is a talented defender who performs well under pressure.
Strongest Defender – For a long time, #13 Martina Mørch has been the defensive general of the Danish women’s national team. She is intelligent and physically strong in her defensive play.
Skillful Player – #8 Sofia Vestergaard Frederiksen is our most skilful player.
Sofia is a good 2-way player combined with the ability to run further than anyone else on her team. Sofia has the whole package when it comes to floorball.
Who represents #FairFloorball the best? – #9 Sille Larsen is our represents to #FairFloorball. Sille is a really good teammate who puts all her teammates above herself. She is also a player who can tell the referee that their call should be changed because she made the mistake and not the opponent.
France
France comes to WFCQ 2027 as a challenger, and we are proud of it. We have already qualified for a World Floorball Championship once, when we made our debut at WFC 2023 in Singapore, so we know what it takes to get there. Expect a hard-working and united team that plays with intensity for every minute and never gives up on a game. Nobody will have us as favourites, which is exactly why we can surprise anyone. Allez les Bleues!
Rookie/Young Player – #19 Chloé Vuagniaux
She brings fearless energy every time she steps on the court and is not afraid to take on more experienced opponents. She learns fast, keeps improving from one camp to the next, and represents the future of French floorball. Keep an eye on her during this tournament.
Strongest Defender – #6 Pauline Meneust
She reads the game extremely well, is always in the right position and wins the one-on-one battles that matter. Calm under pressure, she is the player who organises our defence, starts our attacks with a clean first pass, and can clearly score even from far away.
Skillful Player – #77 Marine Klopfenstein
Her stickhandling and vision make her the player everyone watches when she has the ball. She can beat a defender in tight spaces, find the open teammate with a creative pass, and turn a half-chance into a goal.
Who represents #FairFloorball the best? – #18 Margaux Lyonnaz
She plays hard but always fair, respects opponents and referees, and is the first to help an opponent up or congratulate the other team after the game. Her positive attitude on and off the court sets the tone for the whole squad.
Great Britain
A young and energetic team which always gives 100%. The team has made great progress in the last 2 years. We are expecting to be competitive and to spring a few surprises!
Rookie/Young Player – #14 Ellen Dring is playing at her firast WFCQ. Ellen plays with non-stop energy and makes life difficult for her opponents on every shift.
Strongest Defender – #12 Natalie Barrionuevo is a young, talented and strong defender, who has great positional sense and moves the ball well when breaking out of defence.
Skillful Player – #29 Rebecca Gmunder has a great range of skills. She can always be relied upon to score goals and to create chances for her linemates.
Who represents #FairFloorball the best? – #4 Megan Geddes is our team captain and always represents UK Floorball well. Meg is a great role model for our younger players.
*The information is provided by the teams and modified by the IFF
