Switzerland have been invited to take part in the 27th IHF Men’s World Championship after the United States of America have communicated to withdraw their participation following several positive results after their mandatory COVID-19 tests prior to their departure to Egypt.

As the 16th-placed team at the Men’s EHF EURO 2020 last January, Switzerland had the right to make their comeback at the World Championship and are now facing three other European sides, in the most balanced group at Egypt 2021.

With the Czech Republic being unable to take part at the 27th IHF World Championship, due to a COVID-19 outbreak in their side, North Macedonia have been invited to take their place at Egypt 2021.

The North Macedonian side have been the first replacement side, as they finished 15th at the Men’s EHF EURO 2020 and will make their fifth consecutive appearance at the World Championship.