2018 Men’s WFC - History: WFC 1996

WFC 1996: The Birth of Swedish Domination The very first World Floorball Championships was held in Sweden in 1996 (May 11 – May 16). It took place in Skellefteå (Group A), Uppsala (Group B and placement games) and Stockholm with the legendary Globen arena (semifinals and medal games). The host country, Sweden, conquered the floorball world and won the gold medal. It was the beginning of the 12 years long lasting hegemony.