In today’s match against Poland, Emelie Wibron made history by becoming the all-time top points scorer in the Women’s World Floorball Championships. Previously tied with Corin Rüttimann at 98 points, Wibron has now taken the lead.
In the match against Poland, Emelie Wibron reached a remarkable milestone of 100 points, comprising 59 goals and 41 assists. She is the first player in history to achieve 100 points in a World Floorball Championships. Today, Sweden secured a dominant 21-0 victory against Poland and will face Slovakia in their final group stage game.
The WFC 2025 marks Wibron’s eighth appearance in the tournament, having debuted with the Swedish national team in 2007. She also competed in the Women’s U19 World Floorball Championships in 2008 and made her first appearance in the Women’s World Championships in 2009.
I would like to end my last championships with gold, says Swedish record holder Wibron
Swedish forward Emelie Wibron scored two goals in the match against Poland, which ended 21-0, making her the most productive player in the World Floorball Championships history. How has she changed as a player since 2009, when she made her debut?
Emelie, history maker, rekord breaker. How does it sound to you?
It’s amazing, of course. I was mainly focused on the game and didn’t think too much about the fact that I was close to breaking the record.
How do you feel? Huge win today, you helped the score with two goals.
Yesterday we had a tough game against Finland. Today was nice, lots of players had the chance to score several goals. We had a wonderful atmosphere for both games here. I consider that a good start to the tournament. But we have to keep our feet on the ground and prepare for all the games that still await us.
You won the first championships in 2009, now it’s 2025 and the Swedish national team is the most successful team in the championship’s history. How did you change as a player?
A lot of time has passed since 2009. Back then, I was still playing as a defender, but over time I switched to offense. Today, I am much more experienced than I was in 2009. That was my first championships. I always tried to do my best to help my team win and I am sticking to it until today.
You have seven golden medals from World Championships – where is the limit?
Of course, I would like to add another one here, which will be my last. I know that this will be my last world championships, so I would like to end it with another success. I think we are in a very good position to do so.
Expectations from Sweden are high. How do you feel in the role of favorites? Do you feel pressure?
I honestly think that we are not as favored this year as we used to be. Finland has had a very successful summer. Czechia and Switzerland are also in excellent form, and games against them are tough. Their games have improved a lot over the years.
You are playing in the Team Thorengruppen, where is now also Czech goalie Jana Christianova. Have you tried to get some tips – where to go in Brno and Ostrava?
I haven’t asked her yet, but it’s actually a pretty good idea. When I see her, I’ll ask her. I could use some tips.
You weren’t here for the championships in 2013. How would you describe the atmosphere here in Brno? Yesterday, there were more people here for the game against Finland, and the atmosphere was really great. The fans are very vocal and cheer the whole time. I really like that.