2027 World Men's Handball Championship

Host country

Venues6 (in 6 host cities)

Dates13–31 January

Teams32 (from 5 confederations)

2027 World Men's Handball Championship
Handball-Weltmeisterschaft der Männer 2027 (in German)
Where handball is alive
Tournament details
Host country	Germany
Venues	6 (in 6 host cities)
Dates	13–31 January
Teams	32 (from 5 confederations)
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The 2027 IHF Men's Handball World Championship will be the 30th edition of the IHF World Men's Handball Championship, the biennial international handball championship organised under the aegis of IHF for the men's national teams across the world. The tournament will be held from 13 to 31 January 2027.^[1]

The championship will be hosted by Germany, with six venues across the country being for the tournament.^[2] The final will be held at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne.

For the fourth time, 32 teams will take 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. As hosts, Germany automatically qualified. as Qualifiers took place between October 2025 and May 2026.

This tournament will act as a qualifier for the 2028 Summer Olympics, as the winners will automatically qualify for the games. Alongside that, six spots in the Olympics qualifying tournaments will be allocated via this event.

Denmark is the four time defending champion, most recently beating Croatia in the 2025 final in Bærum.

Five nations expressed interest in hosting the tournament. The awarding of the events took place at the next IHF Council meeting in Cairo, Egypt, on 28 February 2020.^[3]^[4]

Croatia/ Denmark/ Norway (withdrew, awarded the 2025 edition)
Hungary (withdrew)
Germany

At the meeting, Germany was chosen as the host after the other bids withdrew. This will be the eighth time Germany will host this tournament, after 1958 and 1974 as East Germany, 1961 and 1982 as West Germany, and 1938, 2007 and 2019 as a unified country. This marks the first time the event will be held in a single country since 2021.

Qualification

The World Championship hosts were directly qualified, along with the reigning world champions. 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 2025 Men's World Championship, Europe receives 10 more spots, while Africa and South and Central America takes 1.

The slot allocation was as follows:

AHF (Asia): 4 slots
CAHB (Africa): 5 slots
EHF (Europe): 10 slots (including hosts Germany)
NACHC (North America and the Caribbean): 1 slot
OCHF (Oceania): 0 slots
SCAHC (South and Central America): 4 slots
Wildcards: 2 slots

Detailed summary of qualification process
Confederation	Direct slots	Teams started	Teams eliminated	Teams qualified	Percentage of entered teams with spots in finals	Qualifying start date	Qualifying end date
AHF	4	16	12	4	25%	15 January 2026	29 January 2026
CAHB	5	16	11	5	31.25%	21 January 2026	31 January 2026
EHF^[A]	14	36	20	14+1+1	44.4%	29 October 2025	17 May 2026
NACHC	1	TBD	TBD	1+1	16.67%	11 May 2026	17 May 2026
OCHF^[B]	0 or 1	1^[C]	1	0	6.25%	11 January 2024	25 January 2024
SCAHC	4	6	2	4	67%	19 January 2026	24 January 2026
Total	29	TBD	46	27+1+2		29 October 2025	17 May 2026

Qualifying occurred between October 2025 and May 2026. 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. In total, 81 nations have entered the continental championships and European qualifiers, which act as world championship qualification.

AHF (4)

CAHB (5)

EHF^[D] (17+1)

NACHC (1+1)

United States ^WC

OCHF (0)

None qualified

SCAHC (3)

Qualified teams

Team	Qualification method	Date of qualification	Appearance(s)				Previous best performance^[E]
Team	Qualification method	Date of qualification	Total	First	Last	Streak	Previous best performance^[E]
Germany	Host nation	28 January 2020	29th^[F]	1938	2025	15	Champions (1938, 1978, 2007)
Denmark	Defending champions	2 February 2025	27th	1938		13	Champions (2019, 2021, 2023, 2025)
Brazil	Top four at 2026 South and Central American Championship	21 January 2026	18th	1958		17	Seventh place (2025)
Argentina		21 January 2026	16th	1997		16	Eleventh place (2021)
Chile		24 January 2026	9th	2011		9	16th place (2019)
Uruguay		24 January 2026	3rd	2021	2023	1	24th place (2021)
Japan	Semifinalist at 2026 Asian Championship	25 January 2026	17th	1961	2025	2	Tenth place (1970)
Qatar			11th	2003		8	Runners-up (2015)
Bahrain			7th	2011		6	16th place (2023)
Kuwait			10th	1982		2	15th place (1982)
Egypt	Top five at 2026 African Championship		19th	1964		18	Fourth place (2001)
Cape Verde			4th	2021		4	23rd place (2023, 2025)
Algeria		26 January 2026	18th	1974		4	13th place (2001)
Tunisia		26 January 2026	18th	1967		17	Fourth place (2005)
Croatia	Top six at 2026 European Championship	28 January 2026	17th	1995		17	Champions (2003)
Iceland			24th	1958		9	Fifth place (1997)
Sweden			28th	1938		7	Champions (1954, 1958, 1990, 1999)
Portugal			7th	1997		4	Fourth place (2025)
Angola	Top five at 2026 African Championship	30 January 2026	6th	2005	2021	1	20th place (2005)

Preparations

Tickets

Tickets were released at 12:00 CET on 15 December 2025, after the 2025 World Women's Handball Championship final.^[5]

Logo unveiling

On 3 November 2025, the logo was unveiled.^[6] The slogan for the tournament was also announced, with it being "Where handball is alive". Mark Schober, CEO of the German Handball Federation, said the following:

"With the 2027 World Championship, we want to revive the enthusiasm of the Winter Fairytale – with a tournament that inspires sporting excitement, connects emotionally, and showcases handball in all its facets, The arenas are places steeped in handball tradition. They stand for passion, closeness to the fans, and the special atmosphere that makes our sport so unique."

Venues

At the presentation during the IHF Council Meeting in Cairo, Egypt on 27 and 28 February 2020 the bid delegation presented eight venues.^[7] Six venues were ultimately announced in October 2024, with the opening match to be played in Munich and the final in Cologne.^[8] Andreas Michelmann, the president of the German Handball Federation, said that tradition was behind the venue selection, with place like Hanover, Kiel and Magdeburg being chosen. Berlin, Mannheim, Hamburg, Frankfurt and Leipzig, who were all proposed cities, didn't make the cut. Cologne, Kiel, Magdeburg, Munich have experience hosting the men's world championship, while Stuttgart have experience with the women's edition. Hanover will host a major handball championship for the first time, having originally been part of Germany's bid for the 2024 European Men's Handball Championship before being excluded.

Overview of venues

The Lanxess Arena in Cologne is one of the biggest indoor venues in Germany and boasts 19,250 seats. The venue is accustomed to hosting prestigious events, previously organising the 2001, 2010 and 2017 IIHF World Championship and EuroBasket 2022. Handball-wise, it has hosted every EHF Final Four since its inception in 2010.^[9]
The SAP Garden in Munich is a newly built arena, that replaced the Olympiahalle. Housing 11,000 seats, the venue was planned to host the 2024 European Men's Handball Championship but this didn't happen due delays in construction. This will therefore be the first major championship in any sport held in this arena.^[10]
The Wunderino Arena in Kiel, home to powerhouse THW Kiel, will return to hosting a major handball championship. Hosting a capacity of 10,250, the venue previously hosted the 1982 and 2007 World Men's Handball Championship.^[11]
The ZAG-Arena in Hanover will host its first major tournament since the 2001 IIHF World Championship. Being constructed with a capacity of 10,000, it also hosted Expo 2000 and is home to TSV Hannover-Burgdorf.^[12]
The GETEC Arena in Magdeburg is holding a handball championship for the first time since 2007. Home to Champions League winning side, SC Magdeburg, the venue also held the knockout stage of the 2023 IHF Men's U21 Handball World Championship.^[13]
The Porsche-Arena in Stuttgart was built in 2006. The venue has hosted the 2007 World Men's Handball Championship, 2015 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships and 2025 World Women's Handball Championship.^[14]

Cologne

Hanover

Kiel

Magdeburg

Munich

Stuttgart

Germany venues

Cologne	Munich	Kiel
Lanxess Arena	SAP Garden	Wunderino Arena
Capacity: 19,250	Capacity: 11,000	Capacity: 10,250

Hanover	Magdeburg	Stuttgart
ZAG-Arena	GETEC Arena	Porsche-Arena
Capacity: 10,000	Capacity: 6,500	Capacity: 6,200

Tournament venues information
Venue	Rounds	Games
Lanxess Arena	Main round Group II, Group IV and Final round	19
ZAG-Arena	Main round Group I and Group III	18
SAP Garden	Group A and C	12
Porsche-Arena	Group B and D	12
Wunderino Arena	Group E and Group G	12
GETEC Arena	Group F, Group H and Presidents Cup	28

Draw

The draw will take place on 10 June 2026 in Munich, Germany.^[15]

Seeding

The seeding was revealed on 9 February 2026.^[16] On 19 March 2026, the allocated cities for some teams were announced.^[17]

Pot 1	Pot 2	Pot 3	Pot 4
Denmark (assigned to G1) Germany (assigned to A1) Croatia (assigned to C1) Iceland (assigned to H1) Portugal (assigned to F1) Sweden (assigned to E1) Egypt Argentina	European qualifier match 3 winner European qualifier match 5 winner European qualifier match 9 winner European qualifier match 6 winner European qualifier match 7 winner European qualifier match 4 winner European qualifier match 2 winner European qualifier match 1 winner	European qualifier match 8 winner European qualifier match 10 winner Brazil Bahrain Tunisia Cape Verde Chile Nor.Ca. winner	Qatar Kuwait Japan Algeria Angola Uruguay Wildcard Wildcard

Preliminary round

The schedule was announced on 9 February 2026.^[16]

Group A

Pos	Team	Qualification
1	Germany	Main round
2	A2
3	A3
4	A4	Presidents Cup

First match(es) will be played: 13 January 2027. Source: ^{[citation needed]}
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.

13 January 2027	A2	v	A4	SAP Garden, Munich

13 January 2027	Germany	v	A3	SAP Garden, Munich

15 January 2027	A4	v	Germany	SAP Garden, Munich

15 January 2027	A2	v	A3	SAP Garden, Munich

17 January 2027	Germany	v	A2	SAP Garden, Munich

17 January 2027	A3	v	A4	SAP Garden, Munich

Group B

Pos	Team	Qualification
1	B1	Main round
2	B2
3	B3
4	B4	Presidents Cup

First match(es) will be played: 13 January 2027. Source: ^{[citation needed]}
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.

13 January 2027	B2	v	B4	Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart

13 January 2027	B1	v	B3	Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart

15 January 2027	B4	v	B1	Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart

15 January 2027	B2	v	B3	Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart

17 January 2027	B1	v	B2	Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart

17 January 2027	B3	v	B4	Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart

Group C

Pos	Team	Qualification
1	Croatia	Main round
2	C2
3	C3
4	C4	Presidents Cup

First match(es) will be played: 14 January 2027. Source: ^{[citation needed]}
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.

14 January 2027	C2	v	C4	SAP Garden, Munich

14 January 2027	Croatia	v	C3	SAP Garden, Munich

16 January 2027	C4	v	Croatia	SAP Garden, Munich

16 January 2027	C2	v	C3	SAP Garden, Munich

18 January 2027	Croatia	v	C2	SAP Garden, Munich

18 January 2027	C3	v	C4	SAP Garden, Munich

Group D

Pos	Team	Qualification
1	D1	Main round
2	D2
3	D3
4	D4	Presidents Cup

First match(es) will be played: 14 January 2027. Source: ^{[citation needed]}
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.

14 January 2027	D2	v	D4	Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart

14 January 2027	D1	v	D3	Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart

16 January 2027	D4	v	D1	Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart

16 January 2027	D2	v	D3	Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart

18 January 2027	D1	v	D2	Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart

18 January 2027	D3	v	D4	Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart

Group E

Pos	Team	Qualification
1	Sweden	Main round
2	E2
3	E3
4	E4	Presidents Cup

First match(es) will be played: 14 January 2027. Source: ^{[citation needed]}
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.

14 January 2027	E2	v	E4	Wunderino Arena, Kiel

14 January 2027	Sweden	v	E3	Wunderino Arena, Kiel

16 January 2027	E4	v	Sweden	Wunderino Arena, Kiel

16 January 2027	E2	v	E3	Wunderino Arena, Kiel

18 January 2027	Sweden	v	E2	Wunderino Arena, Kiel

18 January 2027	E3	v	E4	Wunderino Arena, Kiel

Group F

Pos	Team	Qualification
1	Portugal	Main round
2	F2
3	F3
4	F4	Presidents Cup

First match(es) will be played: 14 January 2027. Source: ^{[citation needed]}
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.

14 January 2027	F2	v	F4	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

14 January 2027	Portugal	v	F3	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

16 January 2027	F4	v	Portugal	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

16 January 2027	F2	v	F3	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

18 January 2027	Portugal	v	F2	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

18 January 2027	F3	v	F4	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

Group G

Pos	Team	Qualification
1	Denmark	Main round
2	G2
3	G3
4	G4	Presidents Cup

First match(es) will be played: 15 January 2027. Source: ^{[citation needed]}
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.

15 January 2027	G2	v	G4	Wunderino Arena, Kiel

15 January 2027	Denmark	v	G3	Wunderino Arena, Kiel

17 January 2027	G4	v	Denmark	Wunderino Arena, Kiel

17 January 2027	G2	v	G3	Wunderino Arena, Kiel

19 January 2027	Denmark	v	G2	Wunderino Arena, Kiel

19 January 2027	G3	v	G4	Wunderino Arena, Kiel

Group H

Pos	Team	Qualification
1	Iceland	Main round
2	H2
3	H3
4	H4	Presidents Cup

First match(es) will be played: 15 January 2027. Source: ^{[citation needed]}
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.

15 January 2027	H2	v	H4	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

15 January 2027	Iceland	v	H3	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

17 January 2027	H4	v	Iceland	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

17 January 2027	H2	v	H3	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

19 January 2027	Iceland	v	H2	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

19 January 2027	H3	v	H4	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

Presidents Cup

Group I

Pos	Team	Qualification
1	A4	25th place game
2	B4	27th place game
3	E4	29th place game
4	F4	31st place game

First match(es) will be played: 20 January 2027. Source: ^{[citation needed]}
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.

20 January 2027	A4	v	B4	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

20 January 2027	E4	v	F4	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

22 January 2027	A4	v	E4	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

22 January 2027	B4	v	F4	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

24 January 2027	F4	v	A4	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

24 January 2027	B4	v	E4	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

Group II

Pos	Team	Qualification
1	C4	25th place game
2	D4	27th place game
3	G4	29th place game
4	H4	31st place game

First match(es) will be played: 21 January 2027. Source: ^{[citation needed]}
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.

21 January 2027	C4	v	D4	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

21 January 2027	G4	v	H4	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

23 January 2027	C4	v	G4	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

23 January 2027	D4	v	H4	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

25 January 2027	H4	v	C4	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

25 January 2027	D4	v	G4	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

31st place game

27 January 2027	I4	v	II4	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

29th place game

27 January 2027	I3	v	II3	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

27th place game

27 January 2027	I2	v	II2	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

25th place game

27 January 2027	I1	v	II1	GETEC Arena, Magdeburg

Main round

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

Group I

Pos	Team	Qualification
1	A1	Quarterfinals
2	B1	Quarterfinals
3	A2
4	B2
5	A3
6	B3

First match(es) will be played: 20 January 2027. Source: ^{[citation needed]}
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.

20 January 2027	A1	v	B1	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

20 January 2027	B1	v	A2	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

20 January 2027	A3	v	B2	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

22 January 2027	A2	v	B3	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

22 January 2027	B2	v	A1	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

22 January 2027	A3	v	B1	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

24 January 2027	B1	v	A1	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

24 January 2027	B2	v	A2	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

24 January 2027	B3	v	A3	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

Group II

Pos	Team	Qualification
1	C1	Quarterfinals
2	D1	Quarterfinals
3	C2
4	D2
5	C3
6	D3

First match(es) will be played: 21 January 2027. Source: ^{[citation needed]}
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.

21 January 2027	C1	v	D3	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

21 January 2027	D1	v	C2	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

21 January 2027	C3	v	D2	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

23 January 2027	C2	v	D3	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

23 January 2027	D2	v	C1	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

23 January 2027	C3	v	D1	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

25 January 2027	D1	v	C1	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

25 January 2027	D2	v	C2	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

25 January 2027	D3	v	C3	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

Group III

Pos	Team	Qualification
1	E1	Quarterfinals
2	F1	Quarterfinals
3	E2
4	F2
5	E3
6	F3

First match(es) will be played: 20 January 2027. Source: ^{[citation needed]}
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.

20 January 2027	E1	v	F3	ZAG-Arena, Hanover

20 January 2027	F1	v	E2	ZAG-Arena, Hanover

20 January 2027	E3	v	F2	ZAG-Arena, Hanover

22 January 2027	E2	v	F3	ZAG-Arena, Hanover

22 January 2027	F2	v	E1	ZAG-Arena, Hanover

22 January 2027	E3	v	F1	ZAG-Arena, Hanover

24 January 2027	F1	v	E1	ZAG-Arena, Hanover

24 January 2027	F2	v	E2	ZAG-Arena, Hanover

24 January 2027	F3	v	E3	ZAG-Arena, Hanover

Group IV

Pos	Team	Qualification
1	G1	Quarterfinals
2	H1	Quarterfinals
3	G2
4	H2
5	G3
6	H3

First match(es) will be played: 21 January 2027. Source: ^{[citation needed]}
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.

21 January 2027	G1	v	H3	ZAG-Arena, Hanover

21 January 2027	H1	v	G2	ZAG-Arena, Hanover

21 January 2027	G3	v	H2	ZAG-Arena, Hanover

23 January 2027	G2	v	H3	ZAG-Arena, Hanover

23 January 2027	H2	v	G1	ZAG-Arena, Hanover

23 January 2027	G3	v	H1	ZAG-Arena, Hanover

25 January 2027	H1	v	G1	ZAG-Arena, Hanover

25 January 2027	H2	v	G2	ZAG-Arena, Hanover

25 January 2027	H3	v	G3	ZAG-Arena, Hanover

Final round

Bracket

Quarter-finals	Semi-finals	Final

26 January

I1
	29 January
III2

27 January

II1
		31 January
IV2

26 January

III1
	29 January
I2

27 January
		Third place
IV1
		31 January
II2

Fifth place bracket

	5–8th place semifinals				Fifth place game

	29 January


					31 January


	29 January




					Seventh place game

					31 January

Quarterfinals

26 January 2027	I1	v	III2	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

26 January 2027	III1	v	I2	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

27 January 2027	II1	v	IV2	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

27 January 2027	IV1	v	II2	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

5–8th place semifinals

29 January 2027	LQF1	v	LQF3	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

29 January 2027	LQF2	v	LQF4	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

Semifinals

29 January 2027	WQF1	v	WQF3	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

29 January 2027	WQF2	v	WQF4	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

Seventh place game

31 January 2027	LSF1	v	LSF2	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

Fifth place game

31 January 2027	WSF1	v	WSF2	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

Third place game

31 January 2027	LSF1	v	LSF2	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

Final

31 January 2027	WSF1	v	WSF2	Lanxess Arena, Cologne

Final ranking

Places 1 to 8 and 25 to 32 will be decided by play-off or knock-out. Teams finishing third in the main round will be ranked 9th to 12th, teams finishing fourth in the main round will be ranked 13th to 16th, teams finishing fifth in the main round will be ranked 17th to 20th and teams ranked sixth will be ranked 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 be equal, number of points gained in the preliminary round would be considered followed by the goal difference and then number of goals scored in the preliminary round.

Rank	Team



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12
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	Qualified for the 2029 World Championship and 2028 Summer Olympics

v t e World Handball Championships
IHF World Men's Field Handball Championship
Tournaments	Germany 1938 Sweden 1954 East Germany 1958 West Germany 1961 Czechoslovakia 1964 Sweden 1967 France 1970 East Germany 1974 Denmark 1978 West Germany 1982 Switzerland 1986 Czechoslovakia 1990 Sweden 1993 Iceland 1995 Japan 1997 Egypt 1999 France 2001 Portugal 2003 Tunisia 2005 Germany 2007 Croatia 2009 Sweden 2011 Spain 2013 Qatar 2015 France 2017 Denmark / Germany 2019 Egypt 2021 Poland / Sweden 2023 Croatia / Denmark / Norway 2025 Germany 2027 France / Germany 2029 Denmark / Iceland / Norway 2031
Qualification	1954 1958 1970 ... 2025 2027
Group B	1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1992
Group C	1976 1978 1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990
Squads	1938 1954 1958 1961 1964 1967 1970 1974 1978 1982 1986 1990 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025
Team appearances

v t e 2027 World Men's Handball Championship qualification
Africa	2026 African Men's Handball Championship
Asia	2026 Asian Men's Handball Championship
SCAHC	2026 South and Central American Men's Handball Championship
NACHC	2026 Nor.Ca. Men's Handball Championship
Europe	2026 European Men's Handball Championship European qualification

v t e World championships in 2027
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Motor sports	Endurance auto racing Formula E MotoGP Moto2 Moto3 MotoE Speedway Grand Prix Rally

Tickets

Logo unveiling

Overview of venues

Seeding

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Group E

Group F

Group G

Group H

Group I

Group II

31st place game

29th place game

27th place game

25th place game

Group I

Group II

Group III

Group IV

Bracket

Quarterfinals

5–8th place semifinals

Semifinals

Seventh place game

Fifth place game

Third place game

Final

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