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International press conference about Egypt 2021

Following the statement from International Handball Federation (IHF) President Dr Hassan Moustafa about the 27th edition of the IHF Men’s World Championship last week, the IHF is holding a v…

27th IHF Men’s World Championship – Statement from the IHF President

The IHF Men’s World Championship is not simply an event, it is a globally significant major sporting celebration. It provides the biggest stage for the sport of handball and, therefore, it is in the best interest of all stakeholders to organise the 27th IHF Men’s World Championship in Egypt in Janua…

Examining Group C: All to play for in a group wide open

There could be little separating the teams in Group C at the 27th IHF Men World Championship, as all four sides look set to have a fighting chance to proceed to the next round. While Croatia are favourites to finish atop the group with their experience and depth, the European side still have a tough…

Examining Group B: Four different styles ensure tough competition

Three continents are represented in Group B at the 27th IHF Men’s World Championship, in what is sure to be a very competitive group with closely contested matches. European champions Spain will face Poland, Tunisia and Brazil, as the Spanish side look to secure their first medal since winning the t…

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EHF EURO silver medallists Croatia are one of the World Championship favourites

EHF EURO silver medallists Croatia are one of the World Championship favourites

Angola aim to rank higher and develop their handball philosophy

Angola aim to rank higher and develop their handball philosophy

Ahead of Tokyo 2020, Japan want to show “positive and exciting handball” in Egyp…

Ahead of Tokyo 2020, Japan want to show “positive and exciting handball” in Egyp…

Big ambitions for Brazil

Big ambitions for Brazil

Teams & Groups

Teams
Groups

Group A

Germany

Germany

Hungary

Hungary

Uruguay

Uruguay

Cape Verde

Cape Verde

Group B

Spain

Spain

Tunisia

Tunisia

Brazil

Brazil

Poland

Poland

Group C

Qatar

Qatar

Japan

Japan

Angola

Angola

Croatia

Croatia

Group D

Bahrain

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Denmark

Denmark

Argentina

Argentina

Group E

Norway

Norway

Austria

Austria

France

France

United States of America

United States of America

Group F

Portugal

Portugal

Algeria

Algeria

Iceland

Iceland

Morocco

Morocco

Group G

Egypt

Egypt

Czech Republic

Czech Republic

Chile

Chile

Sweden

Sweden

Group H

Korea

Korea

Russia

Russia

Slovenia

Slovenia

Belarus

Belarus

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Competition history

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2019 IHF Men's World Championship Denmark, Germany

Awards

The Winner

Denmark

runners-up

Norway

third

France

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Men's Handball World Championship France 2017

Men's Handball World Championship France 2017 France

Awards

The Winner

France

runners-up

Norway

third

Slovenia

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Men's Handball World Championship Qatar 2015

Men's Handball World Championship Qatar 2015 Qatar

Awards

The Winner

France

runners-up

Qatar

third

Poland

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Men's Handball World Championship Spain 2013

Men's Handball World Championship Spain 2013 Spain

Awards

The Winner

Spain

runners-up

Denmark

third

Croatia

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XXII Men's Handball World Championship 2011

XXII Men's Handball World Championship 2011 Sweden

Awards

The Winner

France

runners-up

Denmark

third

Spain

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XXI Men's Handball World Championship 2009

XXI Men's Handball World Championship 2009 Croatia

Awards

The Winner

France

runners-up

Croatia

third

Poland

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XX Men's Handball World Championship Germany 2007

XX Men's Handball World Championship Germany 2007 Germany

Awards

The Winner

Germany

runners-up

Poland

third

Denmark

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