2026 IHF Women's U20 Handball World Championship
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The 2026 IHF Women's U20 Handball World Championship is the 25th edition of the IHF Women's U20 Handball World Championship, the biennial international handball championship organised under the aegis of IHF for the women's U20 national teams across the world. It is held in China from 29 July to 9 August 2026, with Jinzhong being the host city.[1] This is China's second time hosting after 1999.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  China |
| Venues | 4 (in 1 host city) |
| Dates | 24 June – 5 July |
| Teams | 32 (from 5 confederations) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 48 |
| Goals scored | 2,573 (53.6 per match) |
| Attendance | 28,143 (586 per match) |
| Top scorers |  Kirstine Hoppe(28 goals) |
For the third time, 32 teams take part, following the expansion in 2022. Continental championships acted as qualification that took place between July 2025 and April 2026. The hosts China automatically qualified. Canada and Turkey return after long absences.
France are the defending champions, having beaten Hungary 29–26 at the 2024 final in Skopje.
Qualification
| Team | Qualification method | Date of qualification | Appearance(s) | Previous best performance[A] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | First | Last | Streak | ||||
| Denmark |
2025 European U-19 Championship | 10 July 2025 | 23rd | 1977 | 2024 | 7 | Champions (1997, 2016) |
 Czech Republic |
8th | 1995 | 1 | Eleventh place (1995, 2014, 2022) | |||
 Serbia |
5th | 2010 | 2 | Fourth place (2012) | |||
 France |
12 July 2025 | 19th | 1977 | 10 | Champions (2024) | ||
 Croatia |
12th | 1995 | 2022 | 1 | Fourth place (2003) | ||
 Germany |
13th | 1991 | 2024 | 6 | Champions (2008) | ||
 Montenegro |
7th | 2008 | 5 | Third place (2010) | |||
 Norway |
19th | 1977 | 8 | Champions (2010, 2022) | |||
 Sweden |
16th | 1983 | 8 | Champions (2012) | |||
 Austria |
10th | 1977 | 2022 | 1 | Eleventh place (1979, 1993, 2012) | ||
 Hungary |
16th | 1977 | 2024 | 14 | Champions (2018) | ||
 Spain |
13th | 1985 | 1 | Fourth place (2001, 2008) | |||
 Poland |
14 July 2025 | 10th | 1977 | 2022 | 1 | Third place (1985) | |
 Romania |
17th | 1977 | 2024 | 7 | Champions (1995, 1999) | ||
 Turkey |
5th | 1989 | 2001 | 1 | Eleventh place (1997, 1999, 2001) | ||
 Iceland |
15 July 2025 | 5th | 1999 | 2024 | 1 | Seventh place (2024) | |
 United States |
[[2025 IHF Trophy U19 – North America and the Caribbean|2025 IHF Trophy U19 North America and the Caribbean]] | 20 July 2025 | 5th | 1979 | 3 | Eleventh place (1981) | |
 Canada |
3rd | 1981 | 1999 | 1 | Eighth place (1981) | ||
| China |
2025 Asian Junior Championship | 24 August 2025 | 20th | 1981 | 2024 | 2 | Sixth place (1981, 1985, 1989) |
 Japan |
22nd | 1979 | 21 | Eighth place (1997) | |||
 South Korea |
22nd | 1981 | 22 | Champions (2014) | |||
 Chinese Taipei |
27 August 2025 | 6th | 1991 | 2 | Eleventh place (1991) | ||
 Egypt |
[[2025 African Women's Junior Handball Championship|2025 African Junior Championship]] | 10 September 2025 | 5th | 2016 | 2024 | 5 | 13th place (2024) |
 Tunisia |
9th | 2001 | 3 | 14th place (2001) | |||
 Guinea |
3rd | 2022 | 1 | 23rd place (2022, 2024) | |||
 Angola |
11 September 2025 | 14th | 1995 | 10 | Sixth place (2022) | ||
 Brazil |
2026 South and Central American Junior Championship | 15 January 2026 | 17th | 1991 | 2024 | 17 | Ninth place (2005, 2008) |
 Argentina |
11th | 1995 | 1 | Twelfth place (2008) | |||
 Paraguay |
16 January 2026 | 2nd | 2018 | 1 | 22nd place (2018) | ||
 India[B] |
2025 Asian Junior Championship | 5 March 2026 | 2nd | 2022 | 1 | 26th place (2022) | |
 Algeria[C] |
[[2025 African Women's Junior Handball Championship|2025 African Junior Championship]] | 11 April 2026 | 6th | 1989 | 2024 | 2 | Twelfth place (1989) |
 Faroe Islands |
Wildcard[3] | 20 April 2026 | 1st | Debut | |||
Draw
Referees
The referees were announced on 14 April 2026.[6]
| Referees | |
|---|---|
| Hungary | Kristóf Altmár Márton Horváth |
 Iran | Amir Gheisarian Ahmad Gheisarian |
 Italy/ Romania | Alejandra Pepe Simona Stancu |
 Kuwait | Maali Al-Enezi Dalal Al-Nassem |
 North Macedonia | Ismailj Metalari Nenad Nikolovski |
| Norway | Mads Fremstad Jørgen Jørstad |
 Portugal | Rúben Maia André Nunes |
| Romania | Cristina Lovin Simona Stancu |
Preliminary round
All times are local (UTC+8).
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 57 | +36 | 6 | Main round |
| 2 | Sweden |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 89 | 59 | +30 | 4 | |
| 3 | Egypt |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 105 | 77 | +28 | 2 | Presidents Cup |
| 4 | India |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 136 | −94 | 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.
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.
| 24 June 2026 16:15 |
France |
24–22 | Sweden |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 250 Referees: Ismoilov, Ismoilov (UZB) |
| Injai 5 | (14–9) | three players 4 | ||
5× |
Report | 1×
|
| 24 June 2026 18:30 |
Egypt |
56–21 | India |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 150 Referees: Pepe (ITA), Stancu ( ROU) |
| Tamer 10 | (29–10) | Sujata 7 | ||
1× 5× |
Report | 1×
|
| 25 June 2026 16:15 |
India |
8–38 | France |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 250 Referees: Cheng, Zhou (CHN) |
| Devi 4 | (4–22) | Henry 7 | ||
| Report |
| 25 June 2026 18:30 |
Egypt |
22–25 | Sweden |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 400 Referees: Altmár, Horváth (HUN) |
| Ahmed 7 | (12–15) | Lundvall 7 | ||
| 5× |
Report | 8×
|
| 27 June 2026 16:15 |
Sweden |
42–13 | India |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 500 Referees: Duplii, Karpushchenko (UKR) |
| three players 6 | (21–6) | Kanishka 5 | ||
| 3× |
Report | 2×
|
| 27 June 2026 18:30 |
France |
31–27 | Egypt |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 800 Referees: Metalari, Nikolovski (MKD) |
| Vama 8 | (12–14) | Waled 11 | ||
| 1× 6× |
Report | 5×
|
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serbia |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 58 | +37 | 6 | Main round |
| 2 | Austria |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 85 | 66 | +19 | 4 | |
| 3 | Angola |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 62 | 66 | −4 | 2 | Presidents Cup |
| 4 | Paraguay |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 93 | −52 | 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.
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.
| 24 June 2026 11:45 |
Austria |
29–22 | Angola |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 100 Referees: Fremstad, Jørstad (NOR) |
| Chroust 7 | (14–12) | four players 4 | ||
| 4× |
Report | 2×
|
| 24 June 2026 14:00 |
Serbia |
40–15 | Paraguay |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 80 Referees: Gheisarian, Gheisarian (IRI) |
| Nedeljković 5 | (21–6) | Bernal 5 | ||
| 1× 2× |
Report | 5× 1×
|
| 25 June 2026 11:45 |
Paraguay |
15–29 | Austria |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 100 Referees: Al-Enezi, Al-Naseem (KUW) |
| Corvalan 4 | (9–15) | Thun 5 | ||
| 3× |
Report | 1× 3×
|
| 25 June 2026 14:00 |
Serbia |
26–16 | Angola |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 200 Referees: Araújo, Perdomo (URU) |
| Otašević 5 | (12–7) | Nunda 4 | ||
| 2× |
Report | 1× 5× 1×
|
| 27 June 2026 11:45 |
Angola |
24–11 | Paraguay |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 300 Referees: Ben Dahou, Zoghlami (TUN) |
| Cateco 6 | (11–6) | C. López 4 | ||
| 3× 1× |
Report | 4× 1×
|
| 27 June 2026 14:00 |
Austria |
27–29 | Serbia |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 400 Referees: Nygaard, Primdahl (DEN) |
| Matičević 10 | (11–14) | Stanić 6 | ||
| 1× 3× |
Report | 6×
|
Group C
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 64 | +58 | 6 | Main round |
| 2 | Romania |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 101 | 80 | +21 | 4 | |
| 3 | Brazil |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 89 | 85 | +4 | 2 | Presidents Cup |
| 4 | Canada |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 125 | −83 | 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.
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.
| 24 June 2026 16:15 |
Germany |
39–22 | Brazil |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 350 Referees: Al-Enezi, Al-Nassem (KUW) |
| Njinkeu, Rohr 8 | (23–14) | Ladeia, Vitor 5 | ||
| 3× |
Report | 3×
|
| 24 June 2026 18:30 |
Romania |
40–15 | Canada |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 300 Referees: Berdić, Šorak (SRB) |
| Bodijar 7 | (22–8) | Boisclair 6 | ||
| 2× |
Report | 5×
|
| 25 June 2026 16:15 |
Canada |
11–46 | Germany |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 390 Referees: Gheisarian, Gheisarian (IRI) |
| Lemaire 4 | (7–22) | Bornhardt 8 | ||
| 5× 1× |
Report | 1×
|
| 25 June 2026 18:30 |
Romania |
30–28 | Brazil |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 390 Referees: Nygaard, Primdahl (DEN) |
| Damian 10 | (16–14) | Ladeia 8 | ||
| 1× |
Report | 1× 5×
|
| 27 June 2026 16:15 |
Brazil |
39–16 | Canada |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 600 Referees: Abdelkarim, Kedis (EGY) |
| Mendes 9 | (18–9) | Lemaire 5 | ||
| 5× |
Report | 2×
|
| 27 June 2026 18:30 |
Germany |
37–31 | Romania |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 700 Referees: Fremstad, Jørstad (NOR) |
| Rohr 11 | (20–16) | Damian 12 | ||
| 3× |
Report | 4×
|
Group D
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 58 | +36 | 6 | Main round |
| 2 | South Korea |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 78 | 85 | −7 | 4 | |
| 3 | Argentina |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 72 | 81 | −9 | 2 | Presidents Cup |
| 4 | Turkey |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 74 | 94 | −20 | 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.
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.
| 24 June 2026 11:45 |
Spain |
29–19 | Argentina |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 150 Referees: El-Saied, El-Saied (EGY) |
| B. Rodríguez 8 | (16–7) | Molina 5 | ||
| 3× |
Report | 4×
|
| 24 June 2026 14:00 |
South Korea |
32–29 | Turkey |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 150 Referees: Ben Dahou, Zoghlami (TUN) |
| Suh 9 | (14–10) | Seven 8 | ||
| 8× |
Report | 4×
|
| 25 June 2026 11:45 |
Turkey |
19–33 | Spain |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 150 Referees: Al-Saqer, Al Suqufi (KSA) |
| Çınar 4 | (11–18) | Patiño 5 | ||
| 3× |
Report | 3×
|
| 25 June 2026 14:00 |
South Korea |
26–24 | Argentina |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 350 Referees: Maia, Nunes (POR) |
| Suh 10 | (11–13) | Genoud 6 | ||
| 4× |
Report | 3×
|
| 27 June 2026 11:45 |
Argentina |
29–26 | Turkey |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 500 Referees: Cheng, Zhou (CHN) |
| Molina 10 | (11–12) | Sönmez 6 | ||
| 1× |
Report | 3×
|
| 27 June 2026 14:00 |
Spain |
32–20 | South Korea |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 550 Referees: Al-Enezi, Al-Nassem (KUW) |
| Fidalgo 8 | (17–9) | Park C., Suh 5 | ||
| 2× |
Report | 3×
|
Group E
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denmark |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 65 | +48 | 6 | Main round |
| 2 | China (H) |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 85 | 80 | +5 | 4 | |
| 3 | Algeria |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 68 | 93 | −25 | 2 | Presidents Cup |
| 4 | Guinea |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 55 | 83 | −28 | 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.
(H) Hosts
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
| 24 June 2026 16:15 |
Denmark |
32–16 | Guinea |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 2,250 Referees: Oyarzun, Zaragüeta (ESP) |
| Hoppe 7 | (18–11) | four players 3 | ||
| 1× 3× |
Report | 6×
|
| 24 June 2026 18:30 |
China |
33–20 | Algeria |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 3,125 Referees: Duplii, Karpushchenko (UKR) |
| Liang 7 | (12–10) | Zediri 5 | ||
| 1× 4× |
Report | 4×
|
| 25 June 2026 16:15 |
Algeria |
24–39 | Denmark |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 390 Referees: Berdić, Sorak (SRB) |
| Mestouri-Theodore 5 | (12–19) | Hoppe 11 | ||
| 3× |
Report | 4×
|
| 25 June 2026 18:30 |
China |
27–18 | Guinea |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 2,500 Referees: Correa, Correa (BRA) |
| Zhang S. 7 | (17–8) | four players 3 | ||
| 2× 1× |
Report | 2×
|
| 27 June 2026 16:15 |
Guinea |
21–24 | Algeria |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 2,000 Referees: Perdomo, Araújo (URU) |
| A. Soumah 6 | (14–12) | Zediri 6 | ||
| 1× 2× |
Report | 1× 1× 1×
|
| 27 June 2026 18:30 |
Denmark |
42–25 | China |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 3,900 Referees: Altmár, Horváth (HUN) |
| Hoppe 10 | (23–13) | Liang 4 | ||
| 2× |
Report | 3×
|
Group F
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montenegro |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 75 | +43 | 6 | Main round |
| 2 | Czech Republic |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 105 | 76 | +29 | 4 | |
| 3 | Iceland |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 80 | 90 | −10 | 2 | Presidents Cup |
| 4 | United States |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 67 | 129 | −62 | 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.
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.
| 24 June 2026 11:45 |
Montenegro |
34–24 | Iceland |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 200 Referees: Maia, Nunes (POR) |
| Savić 6 | (20–13) | Traustadóttir 7 | ||
| 4× |
Report | 1× 5×
|
| 24 June 2026 14:00 |
Czech Republic |
44–21 | United States |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 225 Referees: Abdelkarim, Kedis (EGY) |
| Filípková 8 | (23–8) | Dahllof 13 | ||
| 4× |
Report | 4× 1×
|
| 25 June 2026 11:45 |
United States |
23–52 | Montenegro |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong Referees: Cournil, Lamour (FRA) |
| Hannevik, Penszki 5 | (12–26) | Ramusović 8 | ||
| 3× 1× |
Report | 5×
|
| 25 June 2026 14:00 |
Czech Republic |
33–23 | Iceland |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 325 Referees: Nikolovski, Metalari (MKD) |
| Filípková 7 | (16–11) | Eiríksdóttir 8 | ||
| 4× |
Report | 1× 4×
|
| 27 June 2026 11:45 |
Iceland |
33–23 | United States |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 1,200 Referees: Al-Saqer, Al-Suqufi (KSA) |
| Pálsdóttir, Þórhallsdóttir 7 | (12–15) | Da Cruz 8 | ||
| 3× |
Report | 2×
|
| 27 June 2026 14:00 |
Montenegro |
32–28 | Czech Republic |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 900 Referees: Thiyagarajah, Thiyagarajah (GER) |
| Ceklić 9 | (16–11) | Filípková, Pejšová 7 | ||
| 4× |
Report | 2×
|
Group G
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poland |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 57 | +29 | 6 | Main round |
| 2 | Hungary |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 103 | 61 | +42 | 4 | |
| 3 | Tunisia |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 76 | 75 | +1 | 2 | Presidents Cup |
| 4 | Chinese Taipei |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 109 | −72 | 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.
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.
| 24 June 2026 11:45 |
Hungary |
46–10 | Chinese Taipei |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 200 Referees: Cournil, Lamour (FRA) |
| Kascó, Keceli-Mészáros 7 | (24–7) | Hsu 5 | ||
| 3× |
Report | 4×
|
| 24 June 2026 14:00 |
Poland |
26–22 | Tunisia |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 220 Referees: Cheng, Zhou (CHN) |
| Zimnicka 10 | (15–10) | Cherif 6 | ||
| 2× |
Report | 3×
|
| 25 June 2026 11:45 |
Tunisia |
24–32 | Hungary |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 100 Referees: Paradina, Mikelić (CRO) |
| Ghoul, Ouni 4 | (10–14) | Kriston 6 | ||
| 6× |
Report | 5×
|
| 25 June 2026 14:00 |
Poland |
33–10 | Chinese Taipei |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 170 Referees: Duplii, Karpushchenko (UKR) |
| Chwojnicka 6 | (14–5) | Chang 3 | ||
| 4× |
Report | 5×
|
| 27 June 2026 11:45 |
Chinese Taipei |
17–30 | Tunisia |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 305 Referees: Pepe (ITA), Stancu ( ROU) |
| Lin C. 6 | (6–16) | Yazidi 7 | ||
| 5× |
Report | 2×
|
| 27 June 2026 14:00 |
Hungary |
25–27 | Poland |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 320 Referees: El-Saied, El-Saied (EGY) |
| Kacsó 8 | (8–11) | Zimnicka 12 | ||
| 1× |
Report | 5×
|
Group H
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 81 | 72 | +9 | 4[a] | Main round |
| 2 | Norway |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 78 | 69 | +9 | 4[a] | |
| 3 | Faroe Islands |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 67 | 81 | −14 | 2[b] | Presidents Cup |
| 4 | Croatia |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 69 | 73 | −4 | 2[b] |
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:
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:
| 24 June 2026 16:15 |
Croatia |
21–27 | Norway |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 230 Referees: Thiyagarajah, Thiyagarajah (GER) |
| Miklić 8 | (11–13) | With 6 | ||
| 3× |
Report | 2×
|
| 24 June 2026 18:30 |
Japan |
32–22 | Faroe Islands |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 220 Referees: Metalari, Nikolovski (MKD) |
| Samo 10 | (16–11) | Eystberg 6 | ||
| 1× 1× |
Report | 2×
|
| 25 June 2026 16:15 |
Faroe Islands |
23–22 | Croatia |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 120 Referees: Oyarzun, Zaragüeta (ESP) |
| Eystberg, Joensen 6 | (14–11) | Brusić 7 | ||
| 4× |
Report | 1× 1× 1×
|
| 25 June 2026 18:30 |
Japan |
26–24 | Norway |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 350 Referees: Ismoilov, Ismoilov (UZB) |
| three players 4 | (13–8) | Aalstad 8 | ||
| 2× |
Report | 1×
|
| 27 June 2026 16:15 |
Norway |
27–22 | Faroe Islands |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 403 Referees: Mikelić, Parađina (CRO) |
| Leinan 6 | (12–10) | Johannensen 6 | ||
| 1× 4× |
Report | 1× 6×
|
| 27 June 2026 18:30 |
Croatia |
26–23 | Japan |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong Attendance: 380 Referees: Correa, Correa (BRA) |
| Čičak, Čović 5 | (14–11) | Nakamura 4 | ||
| 2× |
Report |
President's Cup
Points obtained in the matches against the team from the group are taken over.
Group I
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 21 | +35 | 2 | 17–20th place semifinals |
| 2 | Angola |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 11 | +13 | 2 | 21st–24th place semifinals |
| 3 | Paraguay |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 24 | −13 | 0 | 25–28th place semifinals |
| 4 | India |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 56 | −35 | 0 | 29th–32nd place semifinals |
First match(es) will be played: 29 June 2026. 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.
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.
| 29 June 2026 11:45 |
Egypt |
v | Paraguay |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 29 June 2026 14:00 |
Angola |
v | India |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 30 June 2026 11:45 |
Egypt |
v | Angola |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 30 June 2026 14:00 |
India |
v | Paraguay |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
Group II
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 16 | +23 | 2 | 17–20th place semifinals |
| 2 | Argentina |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 26 | +3 | 2 | 21st–24th place semifinals |
| 3 | Turkey |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 29 | −3 | 0 | 25–28th place semifinals |
| 4 | Canada |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 39 | −23 | 0 | 29th–32nd place semifinals |
First match(es) will be played: 29 June 2026. 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.
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.
| 29 June 2026 11:45 |
Brazil |
v | Turkey |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 29 June 2026 14:00 |
Argentina |
v | Canada |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 30 June 2026 11:45 |
Brazil |
v | Argentina |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 30 June 2026 14:00 |
Canada |
v | Turkey |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
Group III
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iceland |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 23 | +10 | 2 | 17–20th place semifinals |
| 2 | Algeria |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 21 | +3 | 2 | 21st–24th place semifinals |
| 3 | Guinea |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 24 | −3 | 0 | 25–28th place semifinals |
| 4 | United States |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 33 | −10 | 0 | 29th–32nd place semifinals |
First match(es) will be played: 29 June 2026. 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.
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.
| 29 June 2026 11:45 |
Algeria |
v | United States |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 29 June 2026 14:00 |
Iceland |
v | Guinea |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 30 June 2026 11:45 |
Algeria |
v | Iceland |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 30 June 2026 14:00 |
Guinea |
v | United States |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
Group IV
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunisia |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 17 | +13 | 2 | 17–20th place semifinals |
| 2 | Faroe Islands |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 22 | +1 | 2 | 21st–24th place semifinals |
| 3 | Croatia |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 23 | −1 | 0 | 25–28th place semifinals |
| 4 | Chinese Taipei |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 30 | −13 | 0 | 29th–32nd place semifinals |
First match(es) will be played: 29 June 2026. 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.
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.
| 29 June 2026 11:45 |
Tunisia |
v | Croatia |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 29 June 2026 14:00 |
Faroe Islands |
v | Chinese Taipei |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 30 June 2026 11:45 |
Tunisia |
v | Faroe Islands |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 30 June 2026 14:00 |
Chinese Taipei |
v | Croatia |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
Main round
Points obtained in the matches against the team from the group are taken over.
Group I
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serbia |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 27 | +2 | 2 | Quarterfinals |
| 2 | France |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 22 | +2 | 2 | |
| 3 | Austria |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 29 | −2 | 0 | 9–12th place semifinals |
| 4 | Sweden |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 24 | −2 | 0 | 13–16th place semifinals |
First match(es) will be played: 29 June 2026. 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.
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.
| 29 June 2026 16:15 |
France |
v | Austria |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 29 June 2026 18:30 |
Serbia |
v | Sweden |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 30 June 2026 16:15 |
France |
v | Serbia |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 30 June 2026 18:30 |
Sweden |
v | Austria |
Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
Group II
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 20 | +12 | 2 | Quarterfinals |
| 2 | Germany |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 31 | +6 | 2 | |
| 3 | Romania |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 37 | −6 | 0 | 9–12th place semifinals |
| 4 | South Korea |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 32 | −12 | 0 | 13–16th place semifinals |
First match(es) will be played: 29 June 2026. 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.
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.
| 29 June 2026 16:15 |
Germany |
v | South Korea |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 29 June 2026 18:30 |
Spain |
v | Romania |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 30 June 2026 16:15 |
Germany |
v | Spain |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 30 June 2026 18:30 |
Romania |
v | South Korea |
Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
Group III
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denmark |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 25 | +17 | 2 | Quarterfinals |
| 2 | Montenegro |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 28 | +4 | 2 | |
| 3 | Czech Republic |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 32 | −4 | 0 | 9–12th place semifinals |
| 4 | China (H) |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 42 | −17 | 0 | 13–16th place semifinals |
First match(es) will be played: 29 June 2026. 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
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
| 29 June 2026 16:15 |
Denmark |
v | Czech Republic |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 29 June 2026 18:30 |
Montenegro |
v | China |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 30 June 2026 16:15 |
Denmark |
v | Montenegro |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 30 June 2026 18:30 |
China |
v | Czech Republic |
City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
Group IV
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poland |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 25 | +2 | 2 | Quarterfinals |
| 2 | Japan |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 24 | +2 | 2 | |
| 3 | Hungary |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 27 | −2 | 0 | 9–12th place semifinals |
| 4 | Norway |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 26 | −2 | 0 | 13–16th place semifinals |
First match(es) will be played: 29 June 2026. 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.
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.
| 29 June 2026 16:15 |
Poland |
v | Norway |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 29 June 2026 18:30 |
Japan |
v | Hungary |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 30 June 2026 16:15 |
Poland |
v | Japan |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 30 June 2026 18:30 |
Hungary |
v | Norway |
University Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
Placement matches
29th place bracket
| 29–32nd place semifinals | 29th place game | |||||
| 2 July | ||||||
| I4 | ||||||
| 3 July | ||||||
| III4 | ||||||
| 2 July | ||||||
| II4 | ||||||
| IV4 | ||||||
| 31st place game | ||||||
| 3 July | ||||||
29th–32nd place semifinals
| 2 July 2026 11:45 |
I4 | v | III4 | University Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 2 July 2026 14:00 |
II4 | v | IV4 | University Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
31st place game
| 3 July 2026 11:45 |
LSF1 | v | LSF2 | University Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
29th place game
| 3 July 2026 14:00 |
WSF1 | v | WSF2 | University Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
25th place bracket
| 25–28th place semifinals | 25th place game | |||||
| 2 July | ||||||
| I3 | ||||||
| 3 July | ||||||
| III3 | ||||||
| 2 July | ||||||
| II3 | ||||||
| IV3 | ||||||
| 27th place game | ||||||
| 3 July | ||||||
25–28th place semifinals
| 2 July 2026 16:15 |
I3 | v | III3 | University Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 2 July 2026 18:30 |
II3 | v | IV3 | University Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
27th place game
| 3 July 2026 16:15 |
LSF1 | v | LSF2 | University Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
25th place game
| 3 July 2026 18:30 |
WSF1 | v | WSF2 | University Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
21st place bracket
| 21st–24th place semifinals | 21st place game | |||||
| 2 July | ||||||
| I2 | ||||||
| 3 July | ||||||
| III2 | ||||||
| 2 July | ||||||
| II2 | ||||||
| IV2 | ||||||
| 23rd place game | ||||||
| 3 July | ||||||
21st–24th place semifinals
| 2 July 2026 11:45 |
I2 | v | III2 | Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 2 July 2026 14:00 |
II2 | v | IV2 | Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
23rd place game
| 3 July 2026 11:45 |
LSF1 | v | LSF2 | Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
21st place game
| 3 July 2026 14:00 |
WSF1 | v | WSF2 | Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
17th place bracket
| 17–20th place semifinals | 17th place game | |||||
| 2 July | ||||||
| I1 | ||||||
| 3 July | ||||||
| III1 | ||||||
| 2 July | ||||||
| II1 | ||||||
| IV1 | ||||||
| 19th place game | ||||||
| 3 July | ||||||
17–20th place semifinals
| 2 July 2026 16:15 |
I1 | v | III1 | Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 2 July 2026 18:30 |
II1 | v | IV1 | Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
19th place game
| 3 July 2026 16:15 |
LSF1 | v | LSF2 | Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
17th place game
| 3 July 2026 18:30 |
WSF1 | v | WSF2 | Shanxi Medical University Zhongdu Campus Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
13–16th place bracket
| 13–16th place semifinals | 13th place game | |||||
| 2 July | ||||||
| I4 | ||||||
| 3 July | ||||||
| III4 | ||||||
| 2 July | ||||||
| II4 | ||||||
| IV4 | ||||||
| 15th place game | ||||||
| 3 July | ||||||
13–16th place semifinals
| 2 July 2026 11:30 |
I4 | v | III4 | Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 2 July 2026 13:45 |
II4 | v | IV4 | Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
15th place game
| 3 July 2026 11:30 |
LSF1 | v | LSF2 | Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
13th place game
| 3 July 2026 13:45 |
WSF1 | v | WSF2 | Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
9–12th place bracket
| 9–12th place semifinals | Sleventh place game | |||||
| 2 July | ||||||
| I3 | ||||||
| 3 July | ||||||
| III3 | ||||||
| 2 July | ||||||
| II3 | ||||||
| IV3 | ||||||
| Ninth place game | ||||||
| 3 July | ||||||
9–12th place semifinals
| 2 July 2026 11:30 |
I3 | v | III3 | City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 2 July 2026 13:45 |
II3 | v | IV3 | City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
Eleventh place game
| 3 July 2026 11:30 |
LSF1 | v | LSF2 | City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
Ninth place game
| 3 July 2026 13:45 |
WSF1 | v | WSF2 | City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
Knockout stage
Bracket
Championship bracket
| Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||
| 2 July | ||||||||||
| I1 | ||||||||||
| 3 July | ||||||||||
| III2 | ||||||||||
| 2 July | ||||||||||
| II1 | ||||||||||
| 5 July | ||||||||||
| IV2 | ||||||||||
| 2 July | ||||||||||
| III1 | ||||||||||
| 3 July | ||||||||||
| I2 | ||||||||||
| 2 July | ||||||||||
| Third place | ||||||||||
| IV1 | ||||||||||
| 5 July | ||||||||||
| II2 | ||||||||||
5–8th place bracket
| 5–8th place semifinals | Fifth place game | |||||
| 3 July | ||||||
| 5 July | ||||||
| 3 July | ||||||
| Seventh place game | ||||||
| 5 July | ||||||
Quarterfinals
| 2 July 2026 16:00 |
III1 | v | I2 | Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 2 July 2026 16:00 |
I1 | v | III2 | City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 2 July 2026 18:30 |
IV1 | v | II2 | Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 2 July 2026 18:30 |
II1 | v | IV2 | City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
5–8th place semifinals
| 3 July 2026 16:00 |
LQF1 | v | LQF2 | Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 3 July 2026 16:00 |
LQF3 | v | LQF4 | City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
Semifinals
| 3 July 2026 18:30 |
WQF1 | v | WQF2 | City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
| 3 July 2026 18:30 |
WQF3 | v | WQF4 | Vocational & Technical College Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
Seventh place game
| 5 July 2026 11:30 |
LSF1 | v | LSF2 | City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
Fifth place game
| 5 July 2026 13:45 |
WSF1 | v | WSF2 | City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
Third place game
| 5 July 2026 16:00 |
LSF1 | v | LSF2 | City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
Final
| 5 July 2026 18:30 |
WSF1 | v | WSF2 | City Gymnasium, Jinzhong |
| Report | ||||
Final ranking
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Notes
- Bold text indicates they hosted that edition.
- Since China was later given the hosting rights, their vacant spot was given to India, the next best ranked team in the Asian Championship.