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2025 Women's Handball World Championship
Handball-Weltmeisterschaft der Frauen 2025 (in German)
Wereldkampioenschap handbal vrouwen 2025 (in Dutch)
Catch the Dream
Tournament details
Host countries Germany
 Netherlands
Venues5 (in 5 host cities)
Dates26 November – 14 December
Teams32 (from 5 confederations)
Final positions
Champions Norway (5th title)
Runners-up Germany
Third place France
Fourth place Netherlands
Tournament statistics
Matches played108
Goals scored5,959 (55.18 per match)
Attendance353,151 (3,270 per match)
Top scorersNorway Henny Reistad
(55 goals)
Awards
Best playerNorway Henny Reistad
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The 2025 IHF Women's Handball World Championship was the 27th edition of the IHF World Women's Handball Championship, the biennial international handball championship organised under the aegis of IHF for the women's national teams across the world. The tournament was held from 26 November to 14 December 2025.

The championship was jointly hosted by Germany and the Netherlands. It was the fourth time in history that the championship was jointly hosted.[1] The final was held in Ahoy Arena.

For the third time, 32 teams took part, following the expansion in 2021. Continental championships acted as qualification, with the exception of Europe, who also use their own qualification process alongside the European Championship. Qualifiers took place between October 2024 and April 2025. Egypt, Faroe Islands and Switzerland made their debut at the championship, with the Faroes becoming the smallest nation to ever qualify.

France were the defending world champions, having won the 2023 edition after beating Norway 31–28 in the final in Herning, but were eliminated in the semifinals by Germany. Norway defeated Germany 23–20 in the final to claim their third title.[2]

This tournament was considered a success and broke the single tournament attendance record, with 353,151 spectators.[3]

Bidding process

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On 11 October 2018, the IHF announced the bidders for the championship.[4]

However, both bids withdrew. On 25 September 2019, the next bids were as follows:[5][6]

On 28 February 2020, the tournament was awarded to Germany and Netherlands unopposed at its meeting held in Cairo, Egypt.[7][8] It will be fourth time in history that the championship is jointly hosted after 1995, 1999 and 2023. Overall, this is Germany's fourth time hosting after 1965,[a] 1997 and 2017. This will be Netherlands's third time hosting the world championship after 1971 and 1986.

Preparations

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  • On 27 November 2024, Tess Lieder, a member of the 2019 winning squad with the Netherlands, was announced as an ambassador.[9]
2025 World Women's Handball Championship – Official Music Video
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  • On 18 September 2025, the official song "Hands Up for More", sung by Lucille & Bria X, was released.[10]
  • On 22 October 2025, a 54-square-metre artwork in Stuttgart was unveiled in preparation for the tournament.[11]
  • On 28 November 2025, more tickets for the main round were released.[12]
  • "Catch the Dream" will be the official motto of the competition.[13]

Tickets

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On 21 November 2024, the first tickets were released.[14] By 24 January 2025, Dortmund stated that there is high demand for the tournament and 30% of tickets have been sold, with Germany's games in Stuttgart being sold out.[15]

Summary

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Preliminary round

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Group A

In Group A, the start of the group of death saw Romania triumph over wildcards Croatia 33–24.[16] The Croats led at the start of proceedings before a 6–0 run gave the Romanians a 12–8 advantage that before the Croatian reduced the deficit to at half time to 13–12. Close at the half, a solid display by the Romanians in the second half meant they led the whole time for the final 30 minutes and secured an opening win. The later game saw European runners-up Denmark beat a poor Japanese team, who were going into the worlds as Asian champions, 36–19.[17] The Danes completely dominated, with the Japanese only scoring a measly 6 goals at half time.

Two days later, Romania secured their passage to the main round after narrowly beating Japan, 31–27.[18] A much improved Japanese team fought tooth and nail with the Romanians and were level for approximately the whole game, but slightly fell behind in the last ten minutes to concede defeat. Denmark earned a spot in the main round by beating Croatia 35–24.[19]

Group B

In Group B, debutants Switzerland thrashed Iran 34–9.[20] After a slow start, with the Iranians even scoring the first goal, The Swiss scored many fast break goals and tore apart the Iranian defense, while Iran only scored two goals in the second half. In the second encounter, Hungary defeated Africans, Senegal, 26–17.[21] The Hungarians found it very difficult to pull away from the Senegalese, who were only down by one goal (10–9) early in the second half, but an 8–2 run by Hungary made the difference as the European bronze medalists managed to break away. Senegal were also helped by their goalkeeper and player of the match, Justicia Toubissa Elbeco.

The Swiss were able to avoid an upset by triumphing over a tough Senegalese team 25–24.[22] The African side held an early 4–2 lead but a 5–0 run helped Switzerland get a more comfortable lead, forcing Senegal to use time a time out. 14–13 to Switzerland at the half, Senegal started better and regained the advantage at 17–15, but another run of Swiss goals put the game back in Switzerland's favour. From 24–20 down, Senegal managed to cut the deficit, but the comeback was too late and the last play of th game saw Senegal score to achieve a 25–24 final score for the Swiss. Group favourites, Hungary, score a tournament high 47 goals to destroy Iran 47–13 and qualify for the main round.[23]

Group C

Co-hosts Germany started Group C in winning ways after securing a 32–25 win over Iceland, led by the seven goals from player of the match Alina Grijseels.[24] The score was 25–22 in the 49th minute, but a 5–0 run by the Germans sealed the win. The later game saw Serbia come out victors against returnees Uruguay by a 31–19 scoreline after leading most of the game.[25]

In matchday 2, Germany secured their passage to the main round with a 38–12 win over group underdogs Uruguay.[26] For the first half, even though they didn't score many, the Uruguayans did a good job making Germany work for their early goals. The Germans were also very sloppy in the first half. But the second half was more comfortable for the co-hosts asthey won it 23–5 to make sure they move on to Dortmund in the next round. Later on, an all-European fight saw Serbia scrape to a 27–26 victory over Iceland.[27] The encounter started tight and level at 8–8 but the Serbs had a 3–0 run to make it 11–8. The Serbian team frustrated Iceland and had a six goal lead going into the final 13 minutes, before the drama ensued. A near 10 minute goal drought, plus some five Icelandic goals made a 25–19 Serbia lead turn into 25–24 in the closing minutes. Iceland missed a fast break goal that could've leveled it at 25-all and Serbia finally broke the 10 minute drought and would later make it 27–25, before Iceland scored an empty goal and had the last possession to equalise, but the attempt was saved and Serbia held on.

In a game to decide who advanced,[28] They led the game completely and didn't let Uruguay score for 13 minutes between the 24th and 37th minutes. In the final game of the group, Germany dominated Serbia seal first place by a score of 31–20 to make it three wins out of three heading into Dortmund.[29]

Group D

The opening match of Group D, saw Spain labour to a 26–17 win over Paraguay.[30] The Spaniards led the whole game but couldn't run riot over the spirited Paraguayans. Montenegro secured at winning start after beating debutants Faroe Islands 32–27.[31] After a tight start, the Montenegrins would take a two goal lead by the 14th minute and they never threw the advantage away, helped by goalkeeper, Armelle Attingré achieving a 45% saving rate.

On the next gameday, Montenegro became one of the first teams to reach the main round after defeating a, once again, spirited Paraguay team 33–24, where they led the whole game, with Paraguay reducing the difference to single digits late on.[32] The next game in Trier saw the first upset of the tournament with the Faroe Islands shocking Spain 27–25.[33] With Spain being up 14–11 at the break, the Faroes came back flying to tie the game. The entire second half was neck and neck, but with a minute left, the Spaniards failed to equalise and by the end, Jana Mittún scored a last gasp goal to cement the upset for the islanders.

Faroe Islands secured their second win and sent themselves to the main round after beating Paraguay 36–25.[34] The Faroes led by three to five goals during the first half, while the second half went the same way as Faroe Islands earned an eleven goal win, condemning the South Americans to the President's Cup. The final game of the group saw Spain overcome their previous upset to the Faroe Islands and defeated Montenegro 31–26 to win the group on a three-way tie.[35] In a game they predominantly led the whole time, Spain cemented first place in the group heading into the main round.

Group E

The opening match of Group E was Austria vs African debutants Egypt. The match resulted with a 29–20 win for the Austrians.[36] The Egyptians started brilliantly, being ahead for the first 17 minutes and taking advantage of Austrian mistakes. But the Europeans managed to come back after a 3–0 run, alongside reducing Egypt goals, gave Austria a lead at the interval. Austria started the second half better and broke away, helped by Egypt having 20 turnovers in the game. Co-hosts Netherlands got their campaign up and running with a 32–25 win over perennial participants, Argentina.[37] Despite a nervous start, the Dutch, while not by much, were ahead the entire game and never looked like relinquishing it.

In one of the tightest games on paper, Austria confirmed their main round spot with a 27–23 close clash win over Argentina.[38] The Argentinians took an early 7–3 advantage after ten minutes. But a 5–0 run, coupled with a Argentina not scoring for 10 minutes changed the game in Austria's way. The score was level at 12–12 going into half time. An early 4–1 run for the Austrians gave them a lead they never gave up. Argentina chances of winning were reduced after a red card for Elke Karsten with 10 minutes left was issued. After a stunning start by Egypt, holding back the co-hosts Netherlands incredibly well, the Dutch scored many goals just before half time and held back the Egyptian offense in the second half to win the game 37–15 and make the next round.[39]

Group F

In 's-Hertogenbosch, Group F commenced with a 36–20 win for the Poles against Asian wildcards China.[40] The Chinese underdogs gave Poland a very good fight in the opening 30 minutes, even leading for the opening minutes and refused to back away when behind, leaving the score at 15–12 at the half time. But once the second half started, it was completely different story. Poland annihilated China 21–8 in the last thirty minutes to 100% make sure the Poles wouldn't be shocked. Defending champions France easily cruised to a 43–18 win over Tunisia to commence their title defense in style.[41] France won both halves with ease, player of the match, Suzanne Wajoka, leading the scoring with 10.

Tunisia almost managed a historic result, but fell away in the last minutes to lose to Poland 29–26.[42] Both teams had three goals lead in the first half but the score was level at 12–12. Both side traded leads in the second half but Poland snuck themselves ahead late on to qualify for the main round. 68 goals were shared between France and China, but the French scored 47 of them to win 47–21.[43] Wajoka again led the scoring with seven.

Group G

In Group G, Brazil came out 41–20 winners over returnees Cuba.[44] After an impressive Cuban first half where they were very competitive, The Brazilian broke through to record an easy win. Sweden played Czech Republic later on in the day, where the Swedes won an all-European clash 31–23.[45] The Swedes held a narrow lead the whole game before making it more comfortable at the end, despite Czech goalkeeper, Sabrina Novotná, saving 17 times.

On gameday two, a brilliant second half for Brazil ensured a 28–22 over Czech Republic, becoming the first team outside of Europe to beat a European team.[46] The Czechs were dominant in the first half, having a 15–12 half time advantage. they increased their lead at the restart to 17–12, but the Brazilians turned a gear and came storming back, making it 18–18 after Czech Republic didn't score for 12 minutes. The rest of the game, Brazil took their first lead in the 49th minute and never looked back. The second game was held between Cuba and Sweden, where no mishaps took place and Sweden cruised to a 46–17 win and advancd to the main round, with the Swedes boasting a 81% shooting efficiency in the first half.[47]

Group H

In Group H, the first game of the group was Angola vs Kazakhstan, where the Angolans sealed a convincing 38–20 win over the Kazakhs.[48] The later game of matchday 1 saw the Olympic and European defending champions, Norway, with their first game at a major tournament under new coach Ole Gjekstad, beat South Korea 34–19.[49] Tight at the start, a dominant second half confirmed a comprehensive win.

Despite an early lead for South Korea, African champions Angola emphatically fought back to earn a easy win over the Asians 34–23 buoyed by a 45% save rate by Angolan goalkeeper and player of the match Marta Samuel Alberton. The Angolans became the first Africans to progress.[50] Matchday two's next game saw Norway obliterate Kazakhstan 41–16.[51] Resting a few of their more important players, the Norwegians led the whole match to seal an comfortable win and advanced to the main round.

Venues

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Five venues were used in the tournament. While every venue bar Dortmund hosted the preliminary round, only Dortmund and Rotterdam hosted a main round and quarterfinals with the latter hosting the semifinals and final.

Tournament venues information
Venue Rounds Games
Netherlands Ahoy Arena Group A and E, Main round Group I and Group III, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Final 48
Germany Westfalenhalle Main round Group II, Group IV and Quarterfinals 20
Germany Porsche-Arena Group C and G 12
Germany SWT Arena Group D and H 12
Netherlands Maaspoort Group B and F and Presidents Cup 28

Germany

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On 16 May 2022, the German Handball Association (DHB) presented the German venues:[52] All venues have previous experience with hosting a World Handball Championship.

Overview of venues

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 Dortmund Stuttgart Trier
Westfalenhalle Porsche-Arena SWT Arena
Capacity: 12,000 Capacity: 6,200 Capacity: 5,400

Netherlands

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On 5 April 2023 the Netherlands Handball Association presented the Dutch venues:[13][56]

Overview of venues

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 Rotterdam 's-Hertogenbosch
Ahoy Arena Maaspoort
Capacity: 16,000 Capacity: 3,500

Qualification

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Main article: 2025 World Women's Handball Championship qualification
  Team qualified
  Team failed to qualify
  Team withdrew or suspended
  Did not enter

The World Championship hosts were directly qualified, along with the reigning world champions. Since there were two organisers, all from Europe, the number of compulsory places for Europe was reduced by one: three instead of default four. The number of compulsory places awarded to other continental confederation remained unchanged. In regards to the 12 performance spots, and based on the results of the 2023 Women's World Championship, Europe received 11 more spots, while South and Central America took one.

The slot allocation was as follows:

  • AHF (Asia): 4 slots
  • CAHB (Africa): 4 slots
  • EHF (Europe): 17 slots (including the two co-hosts and defending champion)
  • NACHC (North America and the Caribbean): 1 slot
  • OCHF (Oceania): 0 slots
  • SCAHC (South and Central America): 4 slots
  • Wildcards: 2 slots

Qualifying occurred between October 2024 and April 2025. Each region's continental championships acted as world championship qualification, although Europe also has its own qualification process. With the exception of Belarus and Russia, who are banned of the IHF due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, all remaining IHF member associations were eligible to enter qualification.

Egypt, Faroe Islands and Switzerland will make their debut at the championship, with the Faroe Islands becoming the smallest nation to ever qualify, overtaking Greenland. Of the returnees, Uruguay return for the first time since 2011. Cuba came back after their last appearance was in 2019. Tunisia, return after missing out on 2023. Paraguay advanced to three consecutive finals for the first time. Iceland and Senegal qualified for two consecutive finals for the first time. Originally, China failed to qualify after finishing outside the top four at the Asian Championship, however, they were belatedly given a wildcard, continuing run of making every world championship since 1986.[59]

Notable absentees include 2024 Olympic participants Slovenia, whose last failure to qualify was 2015. Slovenia became the first team since Croatia in 2013 to not qualify for the next world championship after taking part in the previous Olympics. Cameroon and Congo both failed to qualify having participated at the previous two championships. 2023 participants, Greenland, couldn't qualify after failing to enter the 2025 Nor.Ca. Women's Handball Championship for financial reasons.[60][61] Chile and Ukraine failed to qualify after taking part in 2023.

Wildcards

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After no Oceanian team achieved a top 5 finish in the Asian Championship, two wildcards were given out by the IHF.

On 31 March 2025, China was given the first wildcard due to good performances and country's position, making it a big market for the sport.[59]

The United States were provisionally given a wildcard, so the team could use this opportunity to prepare for the 2028 Summer Olympics which they will be hosting.[62][63] However, their lack of progress led the IHF to choose a different wildcard. Later on, four countries applied.

After their play off loss to Serbia, Slovenia's coach, Dragan Adžić, stated that his team deserved the last wildcard.[64]

On 12 May 2025, Croatia was given the second wildcard.[65]

Qualified teams

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Team Qualification method Date of qualification Appearance(s) Previous best performance[a]
Total First Last Streak
 Germany Co-hosts 28 February 2020 27th 1957 2023 19 Champions (1971, 1975, 1978 , 1993)[66]
 Netherlands 15th 1971 8 Champions (2019)
 France Defending champion 17 December 2023 17th 1986 15 Champions (2003, 2017, 2023)
 Argentina 2024 Central and South American Championship 29 November 2024 13th 1999 12 Sixteenth place (2019)
 Brazil 16th 1995 16 Champions (2013)
 Uruguay 30 November 2024 6th 1997 2011 1 Twentieth place (2011)
 Tunisia 2024 African Championship 4 December 2024 11th 1975 2021 1 Twelfth place (1975)
 Angola 18th 1990 2023 18 Seventh place (2007)
 Senegal 3rd 2019 2 Eighteenth place (2019, 2023)
 Egypt 1st Debut
 South Korea 2024 Asian Championship 6 December 2024 21st 1978 2023 21 Champions (1995)
 Kazakhstan 8th 2007 4 Eighteenth place (2007)
 Japan 22nd 1962 16 Seventh place (1965)
 Iran 3rd 2021 3 31st place (2021, 2023)
 Hungary 2024 European Championship 8 December 2024 25th 1957 7 Champions (1965)
 Norway 9 December 2024 23rd 1971 20 Champions (1999, 2011, 2015, 2021)
 Denmark 11 December 2024 1957 9 Champions (1997)
 China Wildcard 31 March 2025 19th 1986 19 Eighth place (1990)
 Iceland European qualification 10 April 2025 3rd 2011 2 Twelfth place (2011)
 Montenegro 12 April 2025 8th 8 Fifth place (2019)
 Poland 18th 1957 3 Fourth place (2013, 2015)
 Cuba 2025 Nor.Ca. Handball Championship 5th 1999 2019 1 21st place (1999, 2019)
 Spain European qualification 13 April 2025 13th 1993 2023 10 Runners-up (2019)
 Faroe Islands 1st Debut
  Switzerland 1st Debut
 Sweden 13th 1957 2023 6 Fourth place (2017, 2023)
 Romania 27th 27 Champions (1962)
 Serbia[b] 17th 1957 7 Champions (1973)
 Czech Republic[c] 19th 1957 3 Champions (1957)
 Austria 15th 1957 3 Third place (1999)
 Paraguay South and Central American Last Chance Qualifier 26 April 2025 6th 2007 3 21st place (2013, 2017)
 Croatia Wildcard 12 May 2025 9th 1995 3 Sixth place (1997)
  1. ^ Bold text indicates they hosted that edition.
  2. ^ Previously participated as Yugoslavia.
  3. ^ Previously participated as Czechoslovakia.[67]

Draw

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The Noordbrabants Museum in 's-Hertogenbosch hosted the draw.

The draw took place at 18:00 CET in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands on 22 May 2025 at the Noordbrabants Museum.[68][69][70] The guests for the draw were former German goalkeeper, Clara Woltering, and Dutch internationals, Debbie Bont, and former captain, Danick Snelder. The draw started with, in order, pots 1, 2, 3 and 4 being drawn, with each team selected then allocated into the first available group alphabetically.

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Team allocation

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In addition, six teams were pre-assigned by the two host nations into each of the available vacant groups:[71] Slovenia were originally seeded into group D in Trier.[72] But after their non-qualification, Faroe Islands replaced them.[73]


Seeding

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The seeding was announced on 14 May 2025. The two wildcards were placed in pot 4.[74]

Pot 1 Pot 2 Pot 3 Pot 4
 France
 Norway
 Denmark
 Hungary
 Sweden
 Netherlands (H)
 Germany (H)
 Montenegro 		 Poland
 Brazil
 Serbia
 Romania
  Switzerland
 Spain
 Austria
 Angola 		 Czech Republic
 Japan
 Senegal
 Iceland
 Argentina
 Faroe Islands
 South Korea
 Tunisia 		 Egypt
 Uruguay
 Kazakhstan
 Paraguay
 Iran
 Cuba
 China WC
 Croatia WC

Draw results

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Group A in Rotterdam
Pos Team
A1  Denmark
A2  Romania
A3  Japan
A4  Croatia
Group B in 's-Hertogenbosch
Pos Team
B1  Hungary
B2   Switzerland
B3  Senegal
B4  Iran
Group C in Stuttgart
Pos Team
C1  Germany (H)
C2  Serbia
C3  Iceland
C4  Uruguay
Group D in Trier
Pos Team
D1  Montenegro
D2  Spain
D3  Faroe Islands
D4  Paraguay
Group E in Rotterdam
Pos Team
E1  Netherlands (H)
E2  Austria
E3  Argentina
E4  Egypt
Group F in 's-Hertogenbosch
Pos Team
F1  France
F2  Poland
F3  Tunisia
F4  China
Group G in Stuttgart
Pos Team
G1  Sweden
G2  Brazil
G3  Czech Republic
G4  Cuba
Group H in Trier
Pos Team
H1  Norway
H2  Angola
H3  South Korea
H4  Kazakhstan

Schedule

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Schedule
Round Matchday Date
Preliminary round Matchday 1 26–28 November 2025
Matchday 2 28–30 November 2025
Matchday 3 30 November – 2 December 2025
Main round and President's Cup Matchday 4 2–4 December 2025
Matchday 5 4–6 December 2025
Matchday 6 6–8 December 2025
President's Cup ranking rounds All games 10 December 2025
Knockout stage Quarter-finals 9–10 December 2025
Semi-finals 12 December 2025
Final 14 December 2025

Referees

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22 referee pairs were selected on 10 October 2025.[75]

Squads

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Main article: 2025 World Women's Handball Championship squads

Each team had a provisional list of 35 players. Each roster consists of 18 players, of whom 16 may be fielded for each match.

Preliminary round

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The schedule was announced on 21 November 2024.[76]

All times are local (UTC+1).[77]

Opening ceremony

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The opening ceremony took place before Germany's first match against Iceland. The first part saw numerous dancers on the court before the official song hands up for more was performed live by Lucille and Bria X. As usual, the flags of the participating nations were brought on to the court one by one.[78]

Tiebreakers

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In the group stage, teams are ranked according to points (2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss). After completion of the group stage, if two or more teams have the same number of points, the ranking will be determined as follows:

  1. Highest number of points in matches between the teams directly involved;
  2. Superior goal difference in matches between the teams directly involved;
  3. Highest number of goals scored in matches between the teams directly involved;
  4. Superior goal difference in all matches of the group;
  5. Highest number of plus goals in all matches of the group;

If the ranking of one of these teams is determined, the above criteria are consecutively followed until the ranking of all teams is determined. If no ranking can be determined, a decision shall be obtained by IHF through drawing of lots.

Group A

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Denmark 3 3 0 0 110 74 +36 6 Main round Group I
2  Romania 3 2 0 1 95 90 +5 4
3  Japan 3 1 0 2 71 86 −15 2
4  Croatia 3 0 0 3 67 93 −26 0 Presidents Cup
Source: IHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
27 November 2025
18:12[79] 		Romania  33–24  Croatia Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 1,057
Referees: Budzák, Záhradník (SVK)
Grozav 7 (13–12) Barišić 7
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27 November 2025
20:30 		Denmark  36–19  Japan Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 740
Referees: Jovandić, Sekulić (SRB)
Aagot 6 (19–6) Nakayama 5
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29 November 2025
18:00 		Romania  31–27  Japan Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 2,035
Referees: R. Thiyagarajah, S. Thiyagarajah (GER)
Grozav, Ostase 8 (16–14) Gray 7
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29 November 2025
20:30 		Croatia  24–35  Denmark Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 1,800
Referees: Belkhiri, Hamidi (ALG)
Milosavljević 5 (10–16) three players 6
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1 December 2025
18:00 		Japan  25–19  Croatia Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 480
Referees: Lemes, Sosa (URU)
Aizawa 8 (10–10) Barišić, Šimara 3
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1 December 2025
20:30 		Denmark  39–31  Romania Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 1,475
Referees: A. Konjičanin, D. Konjičanin (BIH)
Møller 7 (21–18) Grozav 9
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Group B

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Hungary 3 3 0 0 105 55 +50 6 Main round Group I
2   Switzerland 3 2 0 1 84 65 +19 4
3  Senegal 3 1 0 2 71 72 −1 2
4  Iran 3 0 0 3 43 111 −68 0 Presidents Cup
Source: IHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
27 November 2025
18:00 		Switzerland  34–9  Iran Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 750
Referees: Converse, Correa (ARG)
Felber 7 (19–7) Merikh 3
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27 November 2025
20:30 		Hungary  26–17  Senegal Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 900
Referees: Kažanegra, Vujačić (MNE)
Márton 7 (10–7) Abdourahim, Diawara 4
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29 November 2025
18:00 		Switzerland  25–24  Senegal Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 1,300
Referees: Álvarez, Bustamante (ESP)
Baumann, Emmenegger 6 (14–13) Dapina 5
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29 November 2025
20:30 		Iran  13–47  Hungary Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 1,100
Referees: Budzák, Záhradník (SVK)
Badvi, Karimi 3 (7–27) Márton 9
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1 December 2025
18:00 		Senegal  30–21  Iran Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 500
Referees: Fremstad, Jørstad (NOR)
Dapina 6 (17–15) Karimi 6
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1 December 2025
20:30 		Hungary  32–25   Switzerland Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 1,000
Referees: B. Correa, R, Correa (BRA)
Klujber 6 (13–14) Schmid 12
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Group C

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Germany (H) 3 3 0 0 101 57 +44 6 Main round Group II
2  Serbia 3 2 0 1 78 76 +2 4
3  Iceland 3 1 0 2 84 78 +6 2
4  Uruguay 3 0 0 3 50 102 −52 0 Presidents Cup
Source: IHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
(H) Hosts
26 November 2025
18:00 		Germany  32–25  Iceland Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart
Attendance: 5,527
Referees: Mikelić, Parađina (CRO)
Grijseels 7 (18–14) Þorkelsdóttir 5
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26 November 2025
20:30 		Serbia  31–19  Uruguay Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart
Attendance: 5,527
Referees: Fabryczny, Rawicki (POL)
Garović 6 (15–10) Grieco 4
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28 November 2025
18:00 		Uruguay  12–38  Germany Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart
Attendance: 5,527
Referees: Al-Enezi, Al-Naseem (KUW)
five players 2 (7–15) Engel, Kühne 7
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28 November 2025
20:30 		Serbia  27–26  Iceland Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart
Attendance: 5,527
Referees: A. Covalciuc, I. Covalciuc (MDA)
Krpež Šlezak, Skrobić 7 (19–13) Erlingsdóttir, Þorkelsdóttir 5
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30 November 2025
15:30 		Iceland  33–19  Uruguay Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart
Attendance: 5,527
Referees: Weijmans, Wolbertus (NED)
Erlingsdóttir 6 (17–7) Bianco 5
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30 November 2025
18:00 		Germany  31–20  Serbia Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart
Attendance: 5,527
Referees: Hansen, Madsen (DEN)
Döll 8 (17–10) Cvijić 5
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Group D

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Spain 3 2 0 1 82 70 +12 4[a] Main round Group II
2  Montenegro 3 2 0 1 92 83 +9 4[a]
3  Faroe Islands 3 2 0 1 90 82 +8 4[a]
4  Paraguay 3 0 0 3 67 96 −29 0 Presidents Cup
Source: IHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
Notes:
  1. ^ a b c Spain 2 Pts, +3 GD; Montenegro 2 Pts, 0 GD; Faroe Islands 2 Pts, −3 GD.
26 November 2025
18:00 		Spain  26–17  Paraguay SWT Arena, Trier
Attendance: 1,579
Referees: Ah. Gheisarian, Am. Gheisarian (IRI)
So Delgado 6 (15–9) Insfrán, Mendoza 4
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26 November 2025
20:30 		Montenegro  32–27  Faroe Islands SWT Arena, Trier
Attendance: 1,579
Referees: H. El-Saied, Y. El-Saied (EGY)
Vukčević 5 (15–13) Brandenborg 8
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28 November 2025
18:00 		Paraguay  25–34  Montenegro SWT Arena, Trier
Attendance: 1,861
Referees: Weijmans, Wolbertus (NED)
Insfrán 8 (13–19) Marsenić 6
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28 November 2025
20:30 		Spain  25–27  Faroe Islands SWT Arena, Trier
Attendance: 2,027
Referees: Altmár, Horváth (HUN)
So Delgado 7 (14–11) Brandenborg 7
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30 November 2025
15:30 		Faroe Islands  36–25  Paraguay SWT Arena, Trier
Attendance: 2,801
Referees: Al-Enezi, Al-Naseem (KUW)
Nólsoy 6 (16–13) Insfrán 9
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30 November 2025
18:00 		Montenegro  26–31  Spain SWT Arena, Trier
Attendance: 2,879
Referees: K. Gasmi, R. Gasmi (FRA)
Brnović, Vukčević 7 (11–16) Fernández 8
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Group E

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Netherlands (H) 3 3 0 0 103 62 +41 6 Main round Group III
2  Austria 3 2 0 1 78 77 +1 4
3  Argentina 3 1 0 2 75 73 +2 2
4  Egypt 3 0 0 3 49 93 −44 0 Presidents Cup
Source: IHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
(H) Hosts
28 November 2025
18:00 		Austria  29–20  Egypt Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 440
Referees: Lemes, Sosa (URU)
Schlegel, Stankovic 6 (14–12) Gadalaah 6
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28 November 2025
20:30 		Netherlands  32–25  Argentina Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 9,000
Referees: A. Konjičanin, D. Konjičanin (BIH)
Dulfer 5 (16–11) Karsten 8
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30 November 2025
18:00 		Austria  27–23  Argentina Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 387
Referees: Belkhiri, Hamidi (ALG)
Ivančok-Šoltić 8 (12–12) Casasola 6
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30 November 2025
20:30 		Egypt  15–37  Netherlands Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 9,000
Referees: Jovandić, Sekulić (SRB)
Abdelnaeim 4 (10–18) Van Wetering 8
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2 December 2025
18:00 		Argentina  27–14  Egypt Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 265
Referees: R. Thiyagarajah, S. Thiyagarajah (GER)
Cavo 6 (10–11) Abdelmalek 5
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2 December 2025
20:30 		Netherlands  34–22  Austria Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 9,000
Referees: Budzák, Záhradník (SVK)
Malestein 7 (14–12) Ivančok-Šoltić, Stankovic 5
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Group F

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  France 3 3 0 0 132 67 +65 6 Main round Group III
2  Poland 3 2 0 1 93 88 +5 4
3  Tunisia 3 1 0 2 78 100 −22 2
4  China 3 0 0 3 69 117 −48 0 Presidents Cup
Source: IHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
28 November 2025
18:30 		Poland  36–20  China Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 750
Referees: B. Correa, R, Correa (BRA)
Balsam 9 (15–12) Liu C. 7
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28 November 2025
21:00 		France  43–18  Tunisia Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 800
Referees: Fremstad, Jørstad (NOR)
Wajoka 10 (21–12) Aouij 5
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30 November 2025
15:30 		Poland  29–26  Tunisia Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 1,250
Referees: Kažanegra, Vujačić (MNE)
Balsam 7 (13–13) Hachana 8
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30 November 2025
18:00 		China  21–47  France Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 1,100
Referees: Ah. Gheisarian, Am. Gheisarian (IRI)
Liu X. 6 (12–26) Wajoka 7
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2 December 2025
18:30 		Tunisia  34–28  China Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 850
Referees: Conberse, Correa (ARG)
Hamoruni 7 (18–17) Liu Y. 7
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2 December 2025
21:00 		France  42–28  Poland Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 1,000
Referees: Álvarez, Bustamante (ESP)
Foppa, Grandveau 7 (18–17) Balsam 8
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Group G

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Brazil 3 3 0 0 100 69 +31 6 Main round Group IV
2  Sweden 3 2 0 1 104 71 +33 4
3  Czech Republic 3 1 0 2 89 80 +9 2
4  Cuba 3 0 0 3 58 131 −73 0 Presidents Cup
Source: IHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
27 November 2025
18:00 		Brazil  41–20  Cuba Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart
Attendance: 2,122
Referees: Al-Enezi, Al-Naseem (KUW)
A. do Nascimento 7 (18–13) Toledo 8
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27 November 2025
20:30 		Sweden  31–23  Czech Republic Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart
Attendance: 2,122
Referees: García, Paolantoni (ARG)
Lerby, Lindqvist 6 (17–13) Smetková 6
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29 November 2025
18:00 		Brazil  28–22  Czech Republic Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart
Attendance: 5,527
Referees: Hansen, Madsen (DEN)
De Paula, Fernándes 7 (12–15) Kordovská 5
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29 November 2025
20:30 		Cuba  17–46  Sweden Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart
Attendance: 5,527
Referees: Fabryczny, Rawicki (POL)
Téllez 5 (9–25) Lerby 11
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1 December 2025
18:00 		Czech Republic  44–21  Cuba Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart
Attendance: 2,908
Referees: Mikelić, Parađina (CRO)
Cholevová 11 (21–10) Téllez, Toledo 6
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1 December 2025
20:30 		Sweden  27–31  Brazil Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart
Attendance: 2,908
Referees: A. Covalciuc, I. Covalciuc (MDA)
Lerby 7 (16–15) Fernándes 6
Report

Group H

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Norway 3 3 0 0 106 54 +52 6 Main round Group IV
2  Angola 3 2 0 1 91 74 +17 4
3  South Korea 3 1 0 2 77 85 −8 2
4  Kazakhstan 3 0 0 3 53 114 −61 0 Presidents Cup
Source: IHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
27 November 2025
18:00 		Angola  38–20  Kazakhstan SWT Arena, Trier
Attendance: 1,523
Referees: Altmár, Horváth (HUN)
Belo 5 (21–9) Kuandykova 8
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27 November 2025
20:30 		Norway  34–19  South Korea SWT Arena, Trier
Attendance: 1,847
Referees: Weijmans, Wolbertus (NED)
Reistad 10 (14–9) Song J. 4
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29 November 2025
18:00 		Angola  34–23  South Korea SWT Arena, Trier
Attendance: 3,153
Referees: K. Gasmi, R. Gasmi (FRA)
Kassoma 9 (19–13) Lee Y. 6
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29 November 2025
20:30 		Kazakhstan  16–41  Norway SWT Arena, Trier
Attendance: 3,153
Referees: H. El-Saied, Y. El-Saied (EGY)
Khassakhanova 4 (7–21) Hovden 8
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1 December 2025
18:00 		South Korea  35–17  Kazakhstan SWT Arena, Trier
Attendance: 1,553
Referees: Fabryczny, Rawicki (POL)
Song J. 6 (15–7) Radayeva 4
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1 December 2025
20:30 		Norway  31–19  Angola SWT Arena, Trier
Attendance: 1,873
Referees: García, Paolantoni (ARG)
Mørk 6 (19–10) Paulo 6
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Presidents Cup

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Group I

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Croatia 3 3 0 0 102 51 +51 6 25th place game
2  Paraguay 3 2 0 1 73 70 +3 4 27th place game
3  Uruguay 3 1 0 2 72 73 −1 2 29th place game
4  Iran 3 0 0 3 45 98 −53 0 31st place game
Source: IHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
4 December 2025
11:00 		Croatia  38–9  Iran Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 300
Referees: H. El-Saied, Y. El-Saied (EGY)
Vuković 9 (21–3) Ghahramani 4
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4 December 2025
13:30 		Uruguay  20–23  Paraguay Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 400
Referees: Kažanegra, Vujačić (MNE)
Bianco 6 (8–13) Insfrán 7
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6 December 2025
11:00 		Croatia  34–25  Uruguay Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 700
Referees: Al-Enezi, Al-Naseem (KUW)
Milosavljević 8 (19–10) Eastman 5
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6 December 2025
13:30 		Iran  20–33  Paraguay Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 500
Referees: B. Correa, R, Correa (BRA)
Merikh 11 (11–17) Enríquez, Valdovinos 6
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8 December 2025
11:00 		Paraguay  17–30  Croatia Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 500
Referees: H. El-Saied, Y. El-Saied (EGY)
Fernández 6 (11–14) Pavlović 6
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8 December 2025
13:30 		Iran  16–27  Uruguay Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 400
Referees: R. Thiyagarajah, S. Thiyagarajah (GER)
three players 3 (8–16) Bianco 5
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Group II

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  China 3 3 0 0 101 92 +9 6 25th place game
2  Egypt 3 1 1 1 88 79 +9 3 27th place game
3  Cuba 3 1 1 1 85 88 −3 3 29th place game
4  Kazakhstan 3 0 0 3 76 91 −15 0 31st place game
Source: IHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
4 December 2025
16:00 		Egypt  32–35  China Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 500
Referees: Converse, Correa (ARG)
Osama 10 (17–21) Liu C. 10
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4 December 2025
18:30 		Cuba  29–28  Kazakhstan Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 650
Referees: Weijmans, Wolbertus (NED)
Téllez 10 (12–14) Khassakhanova 9
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6 December 2025
16:00 		Egypt  26–26  Cuba Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 700
Referees: Kažanegra, Vujačić (MNE)
Hagag 6 (14–12) Téllez 11
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6 December 2025
18:30 		China  32–30  Kazakhstan Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 400
Referees: Ah. Gheisarian, Am. Gheisarian (IRI)
three players 5 (16–15) A. Zharapova 8
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8 December 2025
16:00 		Kazakhstan  18–30  Egypt Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 450
Referees: B. Correa, R, Correa (BRA)
Khassakhanova 6 (8–13) Osama 5
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8 December 2025
18:30 		China  34–30  Cuba Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 600
Referees: Al-Enezi, Al-Naseem (KUW)
Liu Y. 9 (17–15) Téllez 14
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31st place game

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10 December 2025
11:00 		Iran  19–24  Kazakhstan Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 400
Referees: Al-Enezi, Al-Naseem (KUW)
Merikh 5 (9–13) Kuandykova 6
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29th place game

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10 December 2025
13:30 		Uruguay  33–27  Cuba Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 500
Referees: Ah. Gheisarian, Am. Gheisarian (IRI)
Eastman 7 (17–16) Céspedes, Téllez 7
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27th place game

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10 December 2025
16:00 		Paraguay  30–28  Egypt Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 500
Referees: Weijmans, Wolbertus (NED)
Fernández 10 (14–12) Osama 8
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25th place game

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10 December 2025
18:30 		Croatia  41–22  China Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 600
Referees: H. El-Saied, Y. El-Saied (EGY)
Barišić 8 (23–13) Pan F. 12
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Main round

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All points obtained in the preliminary round against teams that advance as well are carried over.

Group I

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Results between advancing teams from Group A and Group B were carried over.

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Denmark 5 5 0 0 179 126 +53 10 Quarterfinals
2  Hungary 5 3 1 1 145 125 +20 7
3  Romania 5 3 0 2 164 141 +23 6
4  Japan 5 2 1 2 126 137 −11 5
5   Switzerland 5 1 0 4 118 155 −37 2
6  Senegal 5 0 0 5 107 155 −48 0
Source: IHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
3 December 2025
15:30 		Japan  27–21   Switzerland Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 520
Referees: Fremstad, Jørstad (NOR)
Aizawa 8 (13–10) Goldmann, Schmid 5
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3 December 2025
18:00 		Hungary  34–29  Romania Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 550
Referees: Jovandić, Sekulić (SRB)
Klujber 7 (18–16) Grozav 7
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3 December 2025
20:30 		Denmark  40–26  Senegal Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 185
Referees: B. Correa, R, Correa (BRA)
Scaglione 11 (20–11) Niombla 7
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5 December 2025
15:30 		Romania  37–17  Senegal Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 210
Referees: Álvarez, Bustamante (ESP)
Grozav 9 (21–7) Diawara 5
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5 December 2025
18:00 		Japan  26–26  Hungary Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 485
Referees: Lemes, Sosa (URU)
Aizawa, Yoshidome 6 (7–8) Simon, Vámos 5
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5 December 2025
20:30 		Switzerland  23–36  Denmark Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 630
Referees: Conberse, Correa (ARG)
Schmid 8 (13–17) three players 6
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7 December 2025
15:30 		Senegal  23–27  Japan Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 165
Referees: Belkhiri, Hamidi (ALG)
N'Diaye 6 (13–11) Nakayama 8
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7 December 2025
18:00 		Switzerland  24–36  Romania Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 820
Referees: Kažanegra, Vujačić (MNE)
Gautschi 6 (9–18) Ostase 8
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7 December 2025
20:30 		Hungary  27–28  Denmark Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 2,840
Referees: Álvarez, Bustamante (ESP)
Simon 8 (15–13) Aagot 6
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Group II

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Results between advancing teams from Group C and Group D were carried over.

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Germany (H) 5 5 0 0 164 114 +50 10 Quarterfinals
2  Montenegro 5 3 0 2 145 138 +7 6
3  Serbia 5 2 1 2 126 150 −24 5
4  Spain 5 2 0 3 140 136 +4 4
5  Faroe Islands 5 1 1 3 141 157 −16 3
6  Iceland 5 1 0 4 134 155 −21 2
Source: IHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
(H) Hosts
2 December 2025
15:30 		Spain  29–31  Serbia Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 7,122
Referees: Altmár, Horváth (HUN)
So Delgado 11 (19–17) Jovović 7
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2 December 2025
18:00 		Iceland  27–36  Montenegro Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 7,122
Referees: Hansen, Madsen (DEN)
three players 6 (11–14) Trivić 7
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2 December 2025
20:30 		Germany  36–26  Faroe Islands Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 7,122
Referees: K. Gasmi, R. Gasmi (FRA)
Döll 6 (20–14) Brandenborg 5
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4 December 2025
15:30 		Serbia  31–31  Faroe Islands Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 9,049
Referees: García, Paolantoni (ARG)
Krpež Šlezak, Skrobić 8 (16–14) Mittún 10
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4 December 2025
18:00 		Montenegro  18–36  Germany Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 9,049
Referees: Altmár, Horváth (HUN)
four players 3 (6–16) Engel 6
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4 December 2025
20:30 		Iceland  23–30  Spain Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 9,049
Referees: Budzák, Záhradník (SVK)
Sturludóttir 7 (13–14) Lyn. Tchaptchet 6
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6 December 2025
15:30 		Montenegro  33–17  Serbia Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 10,522
Referees: A. Konjičanin, D. Konjičanin (BIH)
Trivić 9 (13–9) Cvijić 5
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6 December 2025
18:00 		Spain  25–29  Germany Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 10,522
Referees: Hansen, Madsen (DEN)
So Delgado 10 (10–13) Vogel 6
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6 December 2025
20:30 		Faroe Islands  30–33  Iceland Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 10,722
Referees: Fabryczny, Rawicki (POL)
Hansen, Mittún 6 (14–16) Þorkelsdóttir 8
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Group III

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Results between advancing teams from Group E and Group F were carried over.

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Netherlands (H) 5 5 0 0 164 113 +51 10 Quarterfinals
2  France 5 4 0 1 166 106 +60 8
3  Poland 5 3 0 2 142 156 −14 6
4  Austria 5 1 0 4 121 148 −27 2[a]
5  Tunisia 5 1 0 4 121 166 −45 2[a]
6  Argentina 5 1 0 4 120 145 −25 2[a]
Source: IHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
(H) Hosts
Notes:
  1. ^ a b c Austria 2 Pts, +2 GD; Tunisia 2 Pts, +1 GD; Argentina 2 Pts, −3 GD.
4 December 2025
15:30 		Argentina  25–28  Poland Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 1,050
Referees: Belkhiri, Hamidi (ALG)
Karsten 9 (15–14) Balsam 6
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4 December 2025
18:00 		France  29–17  Austria Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 2,825
Referees: Lemes, Sosa (URU)
eight players 3 (14–12) Ivančok-Šoltić 5
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4 December 2025
20:30 		Netherlands  39–21  Tunisia Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 4,580
Referees: R. Thiyagarajah, S. Thiyagarajah (GER)
Van Wetering 9 (22–9) Aouij, Belhadj 4
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6 December 2025
15:30 		Austria  25–27  Tunisia Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 4,765
Referees: Fremstad, Jørstad (NOR)
Ivančok-Šoltić 7 (12–14) Hamoruni 8
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6 December 2025
18:00 		Argentina  17–29  France Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 8,100
Referees: R. Thiyagarajah, S. Thiyagarajah (GER)
Bono 4 (8–14) Bouktit 5
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6 December 2025
20:30 		Poland  22–33  Netherlands Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 9,000
Referees: Jovandić, Sekulić (SRB)
Kochaniak 6 (11–18) Van Wetering 5
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8 December 2025
15:30 		Tunisia  29–30  Argentina Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 2,050
Referees: Weijmans, Wolbertus (NED)
Aouij 7 (10–17) Karsten 8
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8 December 2025
18:00 		Poland  35–30  Austria Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 5,125
Referees: Conberse, Correa (ARG)
Balsam 10 (17–18) Schlegel 9
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8 December 2025
20:30 		France  23–26  Netherlands Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 9,000
Referees: Fremstad, Jørstad (NOR)
Horacek 7 (13–14) Maarschalkerweerd, Van Wetering 5
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Group IV

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Results between advancing teams from Group G and Group H were carried over.

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Norway 5 5 0 0 174 92 +82 10 Quarterfinals
2  Brazil 5 4 0 1 137 133 +4 8
3  Angola 5 3 0 2 133 135 −2 6
4  Sweden 5 2 0 3 140 146 −6 4
5  Czech Republic 5 1 0 4 116 152 −36 2
6  South Korea 5 0 0 5 122 164 −42 0
Source: IHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
3 December 2025
15:30 		Czech Republic  25–28  Angola Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 1,925
Referees: A. Covalciuc, I. Covalciuc (MDA)
Desortová 6 (13–15) Nenganga 8
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3 December 2025
18:00 		Brazil  32–25  South Korea Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 1,925
Referees: Fabryczny, Rawicki (POL)
A. do Nascimento, Guarieiro 5 (16–11) Jeon 7
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3 December 2025
20:30 		Norway  39–26  Sweden Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 1,925
Referees: Hansen, Madsen (DEN)
Bakkerud, Reistad 6 (24–11) Blohm, Lerby 5
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5 December 2025
15:30 		Angola  26–32  Brazil Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 4,562
Referees: A. Konjičanin, D. Konjičanin (BIH)
Paulo 9 (15–18) Bitolo 8
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5 December 2025
18:00 		Sweden  32–27  South Korea Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 4,562
Referees: A. Covalciuc, I. Covalciuc (MDA)
Hagman 7 (20–11) Gim 7
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5 December 2025
20:30 		Czech Republic  14–37  Norway Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 4,562
Referees: K. Gasmi, R. Gasmi (FRA)
Franková 3 (8–18) Wollik 6
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7 December 2025
15:30 		South Korea  28–32  Czech Republic Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 6,254
Referees: García, Paolantoni (ARG)
Lee Y. 8 (15–15) Cholevová 8
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7 December 2025
18:00 		Angola  26–24  Sweden Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 6,254
Referees: K. Gasmi, R. Gasmi (FRA)
Paulo 8 (10–10) Lerby 6
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7 December 2025
20:30 		Norway  33–14  Brazil Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 6,254
Referees: Altmár, Horváth (HUN)
Ingstad 6 (18–7) J. do Nascimento, Rosa 3
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Final round

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Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
10 December
 
 
 Denmark26
 
12 December
 
 France31
 
 France23
 
9 December
 
 Germany29
 
 Germany30
 
14 December
 
 Brazil23
 
 Germany20
 
10 December
 
 Norway23
 
 Netherlands28
 
12 December
 
 Hungary23
 
 Netherlands25
 
9 December
 
 Norway35 Third place
 
 Norway32
 
14 December
 
 Montenegro23
 
 France (ET)33
 
 
 Netherlands31
 

Quarterfinals

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9 December 2025
17:15 		Germany  30–23  Brazil Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 10,522
Referees: Álvarez, Bustamante (ESP)
Döll 6 (17–11) De Paula 6
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9 December 2025
20:30 		Norway  32–23  Montenegro Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
Attendance: 10,522
Referees: K. Gasmi, R. Gasmi (FRA)
Reistad 9 (19–11) Jauković 8
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10 December 2025
18:00 		Netherlands  28–23  Hungary Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 9,000
Referees: Hansen, Madsen (DEN)
Housheer 8 (14–9) five players 3
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10 December 2025
21:00 		Denmark  26–31  France Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 2,845
Referees: Altmár, Horváth (HUN)
Jørgensen 11 (12–17) Bouktit 8
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Semifinals

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12 December 2025
17:45 		France  23–29  Germany Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 5,555
Referees: Jovandić, Sekulić (SRB)
Bouktit, Grandveau 5 (12–15) Döll 9
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12 December 2025
20:45 		Netherlands  25–35  Norway Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 9,000
Referees: A. Konjičanin, D. Konjičanin (BIH)
Housheer, Polman 6 (14–18) Reistad 10
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Third place game

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14 December 2025
14:30 		France  33–31 (ET)  Netherlands Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 9,000
Referees: Lemes, Sosa (URU)
Bouktit 9 (12–11) three players 6
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Final

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14 December 2025
17:30 		Germany  20–23  Norway Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
Attendance: 9,000
Referees: Álvarez, Bustamante (ESP)
three players 4 (11–11) T. Deila, Reistad 5
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Final ranking awards

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Places 1 to 4 and 25 to 32 will be decided by play-off or knock-out. The losers of the quarter finals will be ranked 5th to 8th according to the places in the main round, points gained and goal difference. Teams finishing third in the main round will be ranked 9th to 12th, teams finishing fourth in the main round 13th to 16th, teams finishing fifth in the main round 17th to 20th and teams ranked sixth 21st to 24th. In case of a tie in points gained, the goal difference of the main round will be taken into account, then number of goals scored. If teams are still equal, number of points gained in the preliminary round will be considered followed by the goal difference and then number of goals scored in the preliminary round.

Germany earned their best result since 1993. Angola achieved Africa's best result since 2013. Sweden, South Korea and Senegal had their worst placements in their history, finishing 15th, 23rd and 24th respectively.

Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1st place, gold medalist(s)  Norway 9 9 0 0 305 176 +129 18 Champions
2nd place, silver medalist(s)  Germany 9 8 0 1 281 195 +86 16 Second place
3rd place, bronze medalist(s)  France 9 7 0 2 300 213 +87 14 Third place
4  Netherlands 9 7 0 2 285 219 +66 14 Fourth place
5  Denmark 7 6 0 1 229 192 +37 12 Eliminated in quarterfinals
6  Brazil 7 5 0 2 201 183 +18 10
7  Hungary 7 4 1 2 215 166 +49 9
8  Montenegro 7 4 0 3 202 195 +7 8
9  Romania 5 3 0 2 164 141 +23 6 Third in main round
10  Angola 5 3 0 2 133 135 −2 6
11  Poland 5 3 0 2 142 156 −14 6
12  Serbia 5 2 1 2 126 150 −24 5
13  Japan 5 2 1 2 126 137 −11 5 Fourth in main round
14  Spain 5 2 0 3 140 136 +4 4
15  Sweden 5 2 0 3 140 146 −6 4
16  Austria 5 1 0 4 121 148 −27 2
17  Faroe Islands 5 1 1 3 141 157 −16 3 Fifth in main round
18  Czech Republic 5 1 0 4 116 152 −36 2
19   Switzerland 5 1 0 4 118 155 −37 2
20  Tunisia 5 1 0 4 121 166 −45 2
21  Iceland 5 1 0 4 134 155 −21 2 Sixth in main round
22  Argentina 5 1 0 4 120 145 −25 2
23  South Korea 5 0 0 5 122 164 −42 0
24  Senegal 5 0 0 5 107 155 −48 0
25  Croatia 7 4 0 3 210 166 +44 8 25th place match
26  China 7 3 0 4 192 250 −58 6
27  Paraguay 7 3 0 4 170 194 −24 6 27th place match
28  Egypt 7 1 1 5 165 202 −37 3
29  Uruguay 7 2 0 5 155 202 −47 4 29th place match
30  Cuba 7 1 1 5 170 252 −82 3
31  Kazakhstan 7 1 0 6 153 224 −71 2 31st place match
32  Iran 7 0 0 7 107 233 −126 0
Source: IHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
Qualified for the 2027 World Women's Handball Championship

Statistics

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Top assists

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Rank Name Team Assists Matches played
1 Léna Grandveau  France 44 9
2 Matea Pletikosić  Montenegro 41 7
Dione Housheer  Netherlands 9
4 Nora Mørk  Norway 31
5 Paula Ruegger  Uruguay 30 7
6 Bruna de Paula  Brazil 29
Jana Mittún  Faroe Islands 6
Kerstin Kündig   Switzerland
9 Tamara Horacek  France 28 9
Henny Reistad  Norway

Source: IHF

Notes

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  1. ^ There are ways of qualifying from Europe, via the European Championship or European qualification
  2. ^ The Asian Championship acts as qualification for the Oceanian teams.
  3. ^ Oceanian teams who enter, participate in the Asian Championship to decides their qualification. However, Australia withdrew before the tournament, meaning no Oceanian team qualified.
  4. ^ There are two ways of qualifying from Europe, via the European Championship or European qualification
  5. ^ There are two ways of qualifying from South and Central America, via the South and Central American Championship or Last Chance Qualification Tournament

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