Hammarby IF will be entering the Conference League qualifying round this summer, thanks to their second-place finish in the Allsvenskan last year. The qualifying round will begin for Hammarby on July 24 and 31. On Wednesday, it was announced that a trip to Belgium awaits the green and white team, as they will be facing Charleroi. Charleroi finished tenth in the Belgian league this spring, but were the strongest of all when teams 7-12 competed for a chance to play in Europe. Hammarby's wing back Simon Strand has had some contact with Fredrik Hammar about the upcoming opponent. Fredrik Hammar, who now plays for Mechelen in Belgium, has faced Charleroi during the past spring and has given Strand valuable tips. Manager Kim Hellberg is looking forward to the match and believes the team has a good chance to advance. He mentions that the Belgian league is quite good, but that Hammarby IF has a great chance. Hammarby IF could also have been paired with teams like Sparta Prag, Riga FC, and Silkeborg IF. Kim Hellberg mentions that Sparta Prag would have been tough opponents, considering they took points in the Champions League and beat Malmö fairly easily in the qualifying round. And now Hammarby IF is looking forward to entering the European stage and doing everything they can to advance. It will be an exciting match against Charleroi, and Hammarby IF's supporters are hoping for a win. Hammarby IF's trip to Belgium will be a challenge, but the team is ready to take it on. With a good performance and a positive attitude, Hammarby IF can go far in the Conference League qualifying round. But the team must be focused and prepared for the match. Hammarby IF's players are eager to get started and make their mark on the European stage.