Breaking: Germany‘s men’s handball team has secured a quarterfinal berth at the 2025 World Championships in Egypt, despite having one main round game remaining. This advancement was confirmed following a 37-37 draw between Norway and Slovenia on Monday afternoon in Katowice, Poland.
The German squad, currently competing in Group II of the main round in Katowice, will face Norway in their final main round match tomorrow. Regardless of the outcome, they are guaranteed to finish among the top eight teams, earning a spot in the quarterfinal stage. The quarterfinal opponent will come from Group I, which includes Sweden, Austria, Hungary, and Switzerland.
Beyond the World championships: German Beach Handball Dominance In a separate, meaningful achievement, both the German men’s and women’s beach handball teams have reached the finals of the World Games currently underway in Chengdu, China. This success highlights the growing strength of German handball across all disciplines.