All four semi-finalists are known, but the composition has not been decided yet: Like Denmark, Spain   and Sweden before France has reached the round of the last four teams after their 31:26 victory against Norway. If the French team will finish first or second in Group I will be decided on Tuesday, same as the constellation of Sweden and Denmark in their direct duel. Before the final Match Day of the Main Round France and Spain are equal in points (7:1).  

Group I: France –Norway 31:26 (17:14)

It took only two Main Round matches before the reigning champion had booked the ticket for the semi-final like Spain before. But “Les Bleus” had to break hard resistance of the Norwegians specially in the first half, The lead changed constantly and no team could extend the gap decisively. But right after the break the team of coach Claude Onesta was able to put more pressure on the Norwegian defense and extended the lead to 21:16 in minute 37 and 24:16 in minute 41. Norway fought hard but could not arrange to turn the game. In the end the French team took a well-deserved victory and the Icelandic hope for the semis and for a revenge for the Olympics final in Beijing was not successful.