IHF Men’s Junior World Championship: Faroe Islands, Portugal, and Poland Secure Key wins

France in a dramatic comeback at the IHF Men's Junior World Championship. Portugal and poland also secure importent victories.">

In a stunning turn of events at the IHF Men’s Junior World Championship, the Faroe Islands clinched a quarter-final berth after a thrilling 28-27 victory against France. Denmark, Portugal, and Sweden also advanced, with Portugal delivering a dominant 46-28 performance against Japan. Meanwhile, Poland secured a win in the President’s Cup against Brazil, 31-26.

Faroe Islands’ Dramatic Comeback Against France

The Faroe Islands secured a quarter-final spot for the second consecutive IHF Men’s Junior World championship after a nail-biting 28-27 victory over France. Oli Mittun’s stellar performance, earning him Player of the Match, was crucial in the comeback. France, needing a win to stay in contention after a previous loss to Denmark, couldn’t withstand the Faroe Islands’ late surge.

France initially led, fueled by Naël Tighiouart’s scoring spree, but Mittun’s playmaking and scoring brought the Faroe islands back into the game. Goalkeeper Romann carle’s saves kept France in the lead, but the Faroe Islands, spearheaded by Mittun, turned the tide in the final minutes, scoring twice and assisting two other goals to secure the win. The Faroe Islands’ ability to capitalize on their seven-on-six attack proved decisive [1].

Did You Know? The Faroe Islands’ qualification marks a important achievement for the nation in international handball.

Portugal’s Dominant Win Over Japan

Portugal secured their quarter-final place with a convincing 46-28 victory over Japan, mirroring their success in the previous two championships. This win also guaranteed Sweden’s advancement. Portugal’s commanding performance showcased their strength as favorites in the competition. Goalkeeper Diogo Rêma’s early saves set the tone, and the team maintained a consistent attack throughout the match.

Japan struggled to find offensive solutions beyond Haruto Nagamori, and Portugal capitalized on this, extending their lead and rotating their squad. João Magalhães was named Player of the Match for his contributions. Portugal’s 46 goals set a new scoring record at Poland 2025, surpassing their previous 45-12 win over Canada [2].

Pro Tip: Analyzing opponents’ weaknesses and capitalizing on them,as Portugal did against Japan,is key to success in handball.

Poland’s Victory in the president’s cup

Poland, after missing out on the main round, started the President’s Cup with a comfortable 31-26 win over Brazil. Goalkeeper Jakub Vysocki’s 16 saves and captain Patryk Wasiak’s seven goals led Poland to victory. Poland’s strong start and consistent performance secured the win, despite a late surge from Brazil.

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