2024 European Men's Handball Championship qualification

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This article describes the qualification process for the EHF EURO 2024 and EHF Euro Cup. In total 32 teams competed for 20 places at the final tournament, while 4 teams contested the EHF Euro Cup.

Contents

Format

Prior to the qualifiers, four teams were automatically qualified: [1]

Originally, the qualification process was about to start with Phase 1 in March 2021. [2] The two best-placed teams from that phase would qualify for the relegation round along with the winner of the 2021 edition of the IHF Emerging Nations Championship. However, after postponing the Qualification Phase 1 and cancellation of the IHF Emerging Nations Championship, both caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, those two tournaments were merged into 2021 Men's IHF/EHF Trophy. The three best-ranked teams from that tournament qualified for the relegation round.

Relegation Round involved eight teams:

The four winners advanced to the qualifiers – the latest stage of this qualification campaign.

Qualifiers will involve 32 teams:

Qualification phase 1

Since only four teams would have participated in this round, no draw was needed. [3] This phase was planned to be played in a tournament format. [4] On 15 February 2021 the EHF announced that the tournament was postponed to 30 April to 2 May due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [5]

On 26 March 2021, the Qualification Phase 1 was cancelled and replaced with the IHF/EHF Trophy. [6]

IHF/EHF Trophy

After the 2021 IHF Emerging Nations Championship was cancelled, the EHF announced in March 2021, that the IHF/EHF Trophy would take place in Tbilisi, Georgia, from 14 to 19 June 2021. [6] The three best teams qualified for the relegation round. [7]

RankTeam
Gold medal icon.svgFlag of Georgia.svg  Georgia
Silver medal icon.svgFlag of Cyprus.svg  Cyprus
Bronze medal icon.svgFlag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria
4Flag of Moldova.svg  Moldova
5Flag of Andorra.svg  Andorra
Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan

Relegation round

The four worst-ranked fourth placed teams from the previous cycle join in this round. [8] The draw took place on 19 August 2021, when the teams will be paired in four two-legged ties. [9] [10]

Seeding

The seeding was announced on 18 August 2021. [11] Teams relegated from the 2022 European Men's Handball Championship qualification were placed into the seeding pot 2.

Pot 1Pot 2
Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg
Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia
Flag of Cyprus.svg  Cyprus
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey
Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia

Overview

All matches were played in January 2022.

Team 1 Agg. Tooltip Aggregate scoreTeam 21st leg2nd leg
Turkey  Flag of Turkey.svg64–54Flag of Cyprus.svg  Cyprus 35–2829–26
Georgia  Flag of Georgia.svg45–52Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 22–2223–30
Latvia  Flag of Latvia.svg72–55Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 36–2336–32
Luxembourg  Flag of Luxembourg.svg53–59Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 26–3227–27

Matches

All times are local.

19 January 2022
18:00
Turkey  Flag of Turkey.svg35–28Flag of Cyprus.svg  Cyprus Haldun Alagaş Sports Hall, Istanbul
Attendance: 1,230
Referees: Boričić, Marković (SRB)
Kanberoğlu 8(17–14) Argyrou 11
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22 January 2022
19:00
Cyprus  Flag of Cyprus.svg26–29Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey Eleftheria Indoor Hall, Nicosia
Attendance: 500
Referees: Baďura, Ondogrecula (SVK)
Argyrou, Demosthenous 7(11–14) Biçer 12
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Turkey won 64–54 on aggregate.


5 January 2022
16:00
Georgia  Flag of Georgia.svg22–22Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Olympic Palace, Tbilisi
Attendance: 1,500
Referees: V. Butskevich, Y. Butskevich (BLR)
Orjonikidze 7(8–9) M. Granlund 6
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9 January 2022
15:00
Finland  Flag of Finland.svg30–23Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia Energia Areena, Vantaa
Attendance: 0 [note 1]
Referees: Leszczyński, Piechota (POL)
Syrjälä, Säkkinen 7(18–12) Dikhaminjia 5
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Finland won 52–45 on aggregate.


22 January 2022 [note 2]
16:40
Latvia  Flag of Latvia.svg36–23Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria Sports Centre Dobele, Dobele
Attendance: 750
Referees: Kull, Tint (EST)
Kreicbergs 11(18–10) Dimitrov, Vasilev 5
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23 January 2022 [note 2]
13:45
Bulgaria  Flag of Bulgaria.svg32–36Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia Sports Centre Dobele, Dobele, Latvia
Attendance: 260
Referees: Kull, Tint (EST)
Vasilev 9(17–19) Leja 8
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Latvia won 72–55 on aggregate.


20 January 2022
19:30
Luxembourg  Flag of Luxembourg.svg26–32Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium d'Coque, Luxembourg City
Attendance: 531
Referees: Bounouara, Sami (FRA)
Guden 8(12–12) Glorieux 8
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22 January 2022
20:15
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg27–27Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg Stedelijke sporthal Alverberg, Hasselt
Attendance: 0 [note 1]
Referees: Andorka, Hucker (HUN)
Spooren 9(13–13) Hoffmann 7
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Belgium won 59–53 on aggregate.

Qualifiers

Qualifiers were played between October 2022 and April 2023. Like in previous cycles, 32 teams were divided into eight groups of four, with the winners and runners-up qualifying for the final tournament, together with the four best third-placed teams which were determined taking into account only results against top two teams in each group. [1] [13] The draw took place on 31 March 2022. [14]

Participating teams

Qualification methodTeam(s)
Participated at 2022 European Men's Handball Championship

Flag of Austria.svg  Austria
Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus 1
Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
Flag of France.svg  France
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland
Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania
Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Flag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 2
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia
Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia
Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine

Eliminated from the final phase of 2022 European Men's Handball Championship qualification

Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia
Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands
Flag of Greece.svg  Greece
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Flag of Kosovo.svg  Kosovo
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland

Relegation round winners

Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland
Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia (replacement)3
Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia
Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg (replacement)3
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey

1 Belarus was excluded due to their involvement in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. [15]
2 Russia was excluded due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. [15]
3 Georgia and Luxembourg, as two teams with the best records among the relegation round losers, replaced Belarus and Russia. [15]

Seeding

The seeding was announced on 22 March 2022. [16]

Pot 1Pot 2Pot 3Pot 4
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
Flag of France.svg  France
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia
Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro
Flag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine
Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina
Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania
Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel
Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania
Flag of Greece.svg  Greece
Flag of Kosovo.svg  Kosovo
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia
Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia
Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg

Groups

Matchdays 1,2,5 and 6 are UTC+2, matchdays 3 and 4 are UTC+1.

Group 1

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 6600210151+5912 Final tournament
2Flag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia 6402182162+208
3Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 6204177196194
4Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg 6006135195600
Source: EHF
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.
12 October 2022
19:00
North Macedonia  Flag of North Macedonia.svg38–24Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg Boris Trajkovski Sports Center, Skopje
Attendance: 2,300
Referees: Budzák, Záhradník (SVK)
three players 5(18–7) Werdel 5
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13 October 2022
20:30
Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg44–27Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey Centro de Desportos e Congressos, Matosinhos
Attendance: 1,600
Referees: Pétursson, Þrastarson (ISL)
F. Costa 7(24–12) Yağmuroğlu 6
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16 October 2022
16:00
Luxembourg  Flag of Luxembourg.svg21–32Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal d'Coque, Luxembourg City
Attendance: 1,121
Referees: Vujačić, Kažanegra (MNE)
Hoffmann 5(5–14) Fernandes, Iturriza 5
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16 October 2022
16:00
Turkey  Flag of Turkey.svg27–36Flag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia Nur Tatar Spor Salonu, Van
Attendance: 3,580
Referees: Brkic, Jusufhodzic (AUT)
Karakoç 8(8–17) Taleski 7
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8 March 2023
19:00
Luxembourg  Flag of Luxembourg.svg29–30Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey d'Coque, Luxembourg City
Attendance: 524
Referees: Ivanauskas, Jencevicius (LTU)
Tironzelli 6(10–14) Hacıoğlu 6
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9 March 2023
19:00
North Macedonia  Flag of North Macedonia.svg23–29Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal Boris Trajkovski Sports Center, Skopje
Attendance: 5,000
Referees: Boričić, Marković (SRB)
Kuzmanovski, Serafimov 5(11–14) Areia 10
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12 March 2023
15:00
Turkey  Flag of Turkey.svg31–20Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg 19 Mayis Spor Salonu, Konya
Attendance: 1,500
Referees: Sirbu, Serdiuc (MDA)
Yağmuroğlu 7(17–8) Ilic 5
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12 March 2023
18:30
Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg32–27Flag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia Centro de Desportos e Congressos, Matosinhos
Attendance: 3,525
Referees: Madsen, Mortensen (DEN)
five players 4(15–11) Kuzmanovski 10
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26 April 2023
17:00
Turkey  Flag of Turkey.svg35–37Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal THF Sport Hall, Ankara
Attendance: 2,000
Referees: Weijmans, Wolbertus (NED)
Döne 6(14–19) Martins 8
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26 April 2023
20:15
Luxembourg  Flag of Luxembourg.svg23–28Flag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia d'Coque, Luxembourg City
Attendance: 700
Referees: Em. Aghakishi, Er. Aghakishi (AZE)
Kaysen 10(12–14) Taleski 8
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30 April 2023
18:00
Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg36–18Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg Pavilhão Multidesportos Dr. Mário Mexia, Coimbra
Attendance: 1,600
Referees: Capoccia, Jucker (SUI)
four players 5(18–8) Hoffmann, Weyer 5
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30 April 2023
18:00
North Macedonia  Flag of North Macedonia.svg30–27Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey Boris Trajkovski Sports Center, Skopje
Attendance: 4,500
Referees: Lindenbaum, Laron (ISR)
Mitev, Peševski 5(15–15) Pehlivan, Tınkır 5
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Group 2

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 6501197144+5310 [lower-alpha 1] Final tournament
2Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 6501178159+1910 [lower-alpha 1]
3Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia 6105155190352 [lower-alpha 2]
4Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 6105153190372 [lower-alpha 2]
Source: EHF
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. 1 2 Norway 59–50 Serbia
  2. 1 2 Slovakia 59–55 Finland
12 October 2022
18:00
Serbia  Flag of Serbia.svg34–24Flag of Finland.svg  Finland SPC Vojvodina, Novi Sad
Attendance: 4,000
Referees: Carmaux, Mursch (FRA)
Pechmalbec 6(19–11) M. Granlund 10
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13 October 2022
18:15
Norway  Flag of Norway.svg38–26Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia Jotron Arena Larvik, Larvik
Attendance: 3,200
Referees: Yovchev, Yonchev (BUL)
Barthold 9(19–11)three players 4
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16 October 2022
15:00
Finland  Flag of Finland.svg22–35Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Energia Areena, Vantaa
Attendance: 1,200
Referees: Canbro, Kliko (SWE)
Helander, Karlsson 6(14–19) Barthold 7
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16 October 2022
18:00
Slovakia  Flag of Slovakia.svg21–27Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia City Hall Prešov, Prešov
Attendance: 2,000
Referees: Leszczyński, Piechota (POL)
Potisk 6(12–16) Kukić, Radivojević 7
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9 March 2023
18:00
Serbia  Flag of Serbia.svg25–24Flag of Norway.svg  Norway SPC Vojvodina, Novi Sad
Attendance: 6,700
Referees: Horváth, Marton (HUN)
Pechmalbec, Radivojević 5(12–14) Abelvik Rød 6
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9 March 2023
18:00
Finland  Flag of Finland.svg30–27Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia Energia Areena, Vantaa
Attendance: 750
Referees: Stark, Ştefan (ROU)
M. Granlund 8(11–13) Potisk 6
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12 March 2023
16:00
Slovakia  Flag of Slovakia.svg32–25Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Sportová Hala Na Zábraní, Hlohovec
Attendance: 2,000
Referees: Ivanović, Vujisić (MNE)
Hlinka, Péchy 5(13–14) M. Granlund 7
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12 March 2023
16:45
Norway  Flag of Norway.svg35–25Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia Åsane Arena, Bergen
Attendance: 2,200
Referees: Álvarez, Bustamante (ESP)
Sagosen 12(17–12) Marsenić 5
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26 April 2023
18:00
Slovakia  Flag of Slovakia.svg23–33Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Sportová Hala Na Zábraní, Hlohovec
Attendance: 1,950
Referees: Hofer, Schmidhuber (AUT)
Urban 7(12–17) Blonz 6
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27 April 2023
18:00
Finland  Flag of Finland.svg29–30Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia Energia Areena, Vantaa
Attendance: 600
Referees: Fukala, Mohyla (CZE)
M. Granlund 9(17–14) N. Ilić 8
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30 April 2023
18:00
Norway  Flag of Norway.svg32–23Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Gjøvik Olympic Cavern Hall, Gjøvik
Attendance: 4,468
Referees: Klompers, Stobbe (NED)
Abelvik Rød, Lien 5(15–12) M. Granlund, Hjálmarsson 6
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30 April 2023
18:00
Serbia  Flag of Serbia.svg37–26Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia SPC Vojvodina, Novi Sad
Attendance: 2,500
Referees: Čerņavskis, Bogdanovs (LAT)
three players 6(19–13) Urban 7
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Group 3

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland 6501185136+4910 [lower-alpha 1] Final tournament
2Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 6501160141+1910 [lower-alpha 1]
3Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia 6105158187292 [lower-alpha 2]
4Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 6105147186392 [lower-alpha 2]
Source: EHF
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. 1 2 Iceland 45–41 Czech Republic
  2. 1 2 Estonia 57–57 Israel
12 October 2022
18:10
Czech Republic  Flag of the Czech Republic.svg31–23Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia RT Torax Arena, Ostrava
Attendance: 3,500
Referees: Šniurevičius, Grigalionis (LTU)
Klíma 6(17–13) Löpp, Rooba 4
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12 October 2022
21:45
Iceland  Flag of Iceland.svg36–21Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Íþróttamiðstöð Hauka, Hafnarfjörður
Attendance: 1,150
Referees: Rauchs, Linster (LUX)
K. Kristjánsson 7(16–10) Lumbroso 5
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15 October 2022
18:10
Estonia  Flag of Estonia.svg25–37Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland Kalev Sports Hall, Tallinn
Attendance: 500
Referees: Christiansen, Hansen (DEN)
Toom 8(13–20) Elísson 12
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16 October 2022
14:00
Israel  Flag of Israel.svg19–29Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic Drive in Arena, Tel Aviv
Attendance: 1,095
Referees: I. Covalciuc, A. Covalciuc (MDA)
Lumbroso 6(10–16) Hrstka, Klíma 6
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8 March 2023
20:15
Czech Republic  Flag of the Czech Republic.svg22–17Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland Sportovní hala Vodova, Brno
Attendance: 2,800
Referees: Gubica, Milošević (CRO)
three players 4(12–10) V. Kristjánsson 7
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9 March 2023
18:00
Estonia  Flag of Estonia.svg30–28Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Kalev Sports Hall, Tallinn
Attendance: 900
Referees: Mikelič, Paradina (CRO)
Toom 11(16–12) Dayan 9
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12 March 2023
17:00
Iceland  Flag of Iceland.svg28–19Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic Laugardalshöll, Reykjavík
Attendance: 2,500
Referees: Bíró, Kiss (HUN)
G. Kristjánsson, V. Kristjánsson 6(15–12) Klíma 6
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12 March 2023
17:00
Israel  Flag of Israel.svg29–27Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia Drive in Arena, Tel Aviv
Attendance: 600
Referees: Bozhinovski, Nachevski (MKD)
Cohen, Mosindi 6(15–13) Patrail 6
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27 April 2023
17:00
Estonia  Flag of Estonia.svg30–32Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic Kalev Sports Hall, Tallinn
Attendance: 400
Referees: Santos, Fonseca (POR)
Lees, Löpp 5(14–18) Hrstka 8
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27 April 2023
18:00
Israel  Flag of Israel.svg26–37Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland Drive in Arena, Tel Aviv
Attendance: 1,000
Referees: Jović, Arnautović (BIH)
Natsia 7(11–19) K. Kristjánsson 8
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30 April 2023
18:00
Czech Republic  Flag of the Czech Republic.svg27–24Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Hala Polárka, Frýdek-Místek
Attendance: 2,600
Referees: Vešović, Mitrović (MNE)
Klíma 7(15–13) Turkenitz 6
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30 April 2023
18:00
Iceland  Flag of Iceland.svg30–23Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia Laugardalshöll, Reykjavík
Attendance: 2,500
Referees: Antić, Jakovljević (SRB)
Elísson 8(17–10) Mamporia 5
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Group 4

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 6600208182+2612 Final tournament
2Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 620417317304 [lower-alpha 1]
3Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands 6204164174104 [lower-alpha 1]
4Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine 6204171187164 [lower-alpha 1]
Source: EHF
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. 1 2 3 HTH: Romania 4 Pts, +9 GD; Faroe Islands 4 Pts, −3 GD; Ukraine 4 Pts, −6 GD
12 October 2022
20:00
Ukraine  Flag of Ukraine.svg29–25Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands F.a.n. Frankenstolz Arena, Aschaffenburg, Germany [note 3]
Attendance: 1,756
Referees: Baumgart, Wild (GER)
Turchenko 9(18–14) Mikkelsen 5
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13 October 2022
18:00
Austria  Flag of Austria.svg36–32Flag of Romania.svg  Romania Raiffeisen Sportpark, Graz
Attendance: 2,200
Referees: D. Martins, R. Martins (POR)
Weber 12(18–11) Negru 11
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16 October 2022
16:30
Romania  Flag of Romania.svg34–26Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine Dinamo Polyvalent Hall, Bucharest
Attendance: 2,200
Referees: A. Konjičanin, D. Konjičanin (BIH)
Grigoraș 9(18–14) Turchenko 7
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16 October 2022
19:00
Faroe Islands  Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg28–30Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Høllin á Hálsi, Tórshavn
Attendance: 1,500
Referees: Jørum, Kleven (NOR)
Ó. Mittún 7(14–14) Hutecek 8
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8 March 2023
20:00
Faroe Islands  Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg28–26Flag of Romania.svg  Romania Høllin á Hálsi, Tórshavn
Attendance: 1,700
Referees: Lah, Sok (SLO)
West Av Teigum 11(15–9) Tarita 6
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9 March 2023
19:00
Ukraine  Flag of Ukraine.svg31–38Flag of Austria.svg  Austria HUK-Coburg Arena, Coburg, Germany [note 3]
Attendance: 2,272
Referees: Nikolov, Nachevski (MKD)
Akimenko 10(13–18) Wagner 8
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11 March 2023
16:00
Romania  Flag of Romania.svg25–17Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands Dinamo Polyvalent Hall, Bucharest
Attendance: 1,935
Referees: Sekulić, Jovandić (SRB)
three players 4(14–10) West Av Teigum 4
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11 March 2023
20:25
Austria  Flag of Austria.svg31–28Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine SMS Kleinmünchen, Linz
Attendance: 1,000
Referees: Jurinović, Mrvica (CRO)
Bilyk 6(11–14) Turchenko 8
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26 April 2023
16:30
Romania  Flag of Romania.svg30–35Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Dinamo Polyvalent Hall, Bucharest
Attendance: 1,200
Referees: Erdoğan, Özdeniz (TUR)
Nistor 7(17–19) Bilyk 7
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26 April 2023
20:00
Faroe Islands  Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg33–26Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine Høllin á Hálsi, Tórshavn
Attendance: 1,700
Referees: K. Gasmi, R. Gasmi (FRA)
Ellefsen á Skipagøtu 13(17–12) Horiha 10
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30 April 2023
18:00
Austria  Flag of Austria.svg38–33Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands Sporthalle Rieden-Vorkloster, Bregenz
Attendance: 1,400
Referees: Ivanović, Vujisić (MNE)
Weber 7(24–16) West Av Teigum 10
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30 April 2023
18:00
Ukraine  Flag of Ukraine.svg31–26Flag of Romania.svg  Romania Schwalbe-Arena, Gummersbach, Germany [note 3]
Attendance: 1,872
Referees: Kurtagic, Wetterwik (SWE)
Akimenko, Denysov 6(12–13) Negru, Stanciuc 6
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Group 5

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 6411170157+139 [lower-alpha 1] Final tournament
2Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 6411180164+169 [lower-alpha 1]
3Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 6303161172116
4Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 6006151169180
Source: EHF
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. 1 2 HTH: Netherlands 3 pts; Croatia 1 pt
12 October 2022
18:00
Croatia  Flag of Croatia.svg33–25Flag of Greece.svg  Greece Varaždin Arena, Varaždin
Attendance: 3,100
Referees: Andorka, Hucker (HUN)
Glavaš 6(18–13) Tziras 5
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13 October 2022
20:00
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg25–24Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Maaspoort, 's-Hertogenbosch
Attendance: 1,500
Referees: E. Vitaku, A. Vitaku (KOS)
K. Smits 12(12–9) Qerimi, Spooren 6
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16 October 2022
13:45
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg27–30Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia Stedelijke sporthal Alverberg, Hasselt
Attendance: 1,970
Referees: R. Thiyagarajah, S. Thiyagarajah (GER)
Gillé, Vancosen 6(13–15)three players 6
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16 October 2022
17:00
Greece  Flag of Greece.svg32–28Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Tasos Kampouris Kanithou Indoor Hall, Chalcis
Attendance: 1,200
Referees: Boričić, Marković (SRB)
four players 5(15–12) K. Smits 7
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8 March 2023
19:30
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg32–27Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia Indoor-Sportcentrum Eindhoven, Eindhoven
Attendance: 2,000
Referees: Mažeika, Gatelis (LTU)
K. Smits 8(15–13)three players 4
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8 March 2023
20:10
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg24–26Flag of Greece.svg  Greece Stedelijke sporthal Alverberg, Hasselt
Attendance: 1,868
Referees: Caçador, Nicolau (POR)
De Beule 7(10–13)three players 4
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12 March 2023
17:00
Greece  Flag of Greece.svg26–24Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Tasos Kampouris Kanithou Indoor Hall, Chalcis
Attendance: 1,200
Referees: Brkic, Jusufhodzic (AUT)
Mallios, Toskas 6(13–12) Colman 6
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12 March 2023
20:15
Croatia  Flag of Croatia.svg25–25Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Gradski vrt Hall, Osijek
Attendance: 3,200
Referees: Brunner, Salah (SUI)
Maraš 5(14–15) Baijens 6
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26 April 2023
17:00
Greece  Flag of Greece.svg26–31Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia Tasos Kampouris Kanithou Indoor Hall, Chalcis
Attendance: 1,204
Referees: Horáček, Novotný (CZE)
Savvas 6(10–10) Cindrić 10
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26 April 2023
20:10
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg23–28Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Stedelijke sporthal Alverberg, Hasselt
Attendance: 1,500
Referees: Bíró, Kiss (HUN)
Robyns 6(10–17) Ten Velde 10
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30 April 2023
18:00
Croatia  Flag of Croatia.svg34–29Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Centar Zamet, Rijeka
Attendance: 2,800
Referees: Pirvu, Potîrniche (ROU)
Cindrić 9(16–16)five players 5
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30 April 2023
18:00
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg32–26Flag of Greece.svg  Greece Topsportcentrum, Almere
Attendance: 2,200
Referees: Baumgart, Wild (GER)
K. Smits 9(17–11) Savvas 7
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Group 6

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 6501226168+5810 Final tournament
2Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 6402163161+28
3Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia 6204156174184
4Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania 6105153195422
Source: EHF
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.
12 October 2022
18:00
Switzerland  Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg24–23Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia Mobiliar Arena, Gümligen
Attendance: 1,380
Referees: Kaluđerović, Vujačić (MNE)
Schmid 8(15–12) Tskhovrebadze 7
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12 October 2022
18:30
Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg36–23Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania Érd Aréna, Érd
Attendance: 1,800
Referees: Pandžić, Mošorinski (SRB)
Lékai 5(20–13) Malašinskas, Rasakevičius 5
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16 October 2022
13:45
Lithuania  Flag of Lithuania.svg26–27Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland Švyturys Arena, Klaipėda
Attendance: 890
Referees: Mitrevski, Todorovski (MKD)
G. Babarskas 6(11–17) Rubin 10
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16 October 2022
16:00
Georgia  Flag of Georgia.svg24–41Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary Olympic Palace, Tbilisi
Attendance: 1,300
Referees: Sirbu, Serdiuc (MDA)
Tskhovrebadze 6(11–18) Bóka 8
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8 March 2023
15:00
Georgia  Flag of Georgia.svg32–18Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania Olympic Palace, Tbilisi
Attendance: 1,850
Referees: Panayides, Andreou (CYP)
Tskhovrebadze 10(16–7) Jovaiša 4
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9 March 2023
19:00
Switzerland  Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg32–37Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary BBC Arena, Schaffhausen
Attendance: 2,073
Referees: Schulze, Tönnies (GER)
Rubin 8(19–21) Lékai 14
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12 March 2023
15:00
Lithuania  Flag of Lithuania.svg35–27Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia Švyturys Arena, Klaipėda
Attendance: 1,300
Referees: Picard, Vauchez (FRA)
G. Babarskas 11(13–9) Dikhaminjia, Kalandadze 7
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12 March 2023
16:00
Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg36–27Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland Tatabányai Multifunkcionális Sportcsarnok, Tatabánya
Attendance: 5,500
Referees: Leszczyński, Piechota (POL)
Rosta 10(16–10) Aellen, Meister 5
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26 April 2023
16:00
Georgia  Flag of Georgia.svg19–26Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland Olympic Palace, Tbilisi
Attendance: 1,000
Referees: Mandák, Rudinský (SVK)
Kalandadze 6(10–14) Rubin 6
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27 April 2023
18:00
Lithuania  Flag of Lithuania.svg31–46Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary Švyturys Arena, Klaipėda
Attendance: 1,100
Referees: M. Sá, V. Sá (POR)
Malašinskas 7(14–22) Imre, Rosta 9
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30 April 2023
18:00
Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg30–31Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia Tatabányai Multifunkcionális Sportcsarnok, Tatabánya
Attendance: 2,200
Referees: Fotakidis, Kinatzidis (GRE)
Hanusz 7(14–17) Tskhovrebadze 8
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30 April 2023
18:00
Switzerland  Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg27–20Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania Winterthur Central Sports Hall, Winterthur
Attendance: 1,920
Referees: Bolic, Hurich (AUT)
Laube 5(16–6) Malašinskas 5
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Group 7

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia 6501185158+2710 Final tournament
2Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina 640214715368
3Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro 6303173163+106
4Flag of Kosovo.svg  Kosovo 6006136167310
Source: EHF
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.
12 October 2022
18:00
Montenegro  Flag of Montenegro.svg29–20Flag of Kosovo.svg  Kosovo Morača Sports Center, Podgorica
Attendance: 2,200
Referees: Bolic, Hurich (AUT)
M. Vujović 8(15–9) Dri. Tahirukaj 5
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13 October 2022
20:00
Slovenia  Flag of Slovenia.svg28–20Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina Tabor Hall, Maribor
Attendance: 2,100
Referees: Caçador, Nicolau (POR)
Vlah 7(13–10) Građan 5
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16 October 2022
19:30
Kosovo  Flag of Kosovo.svg24–29Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia Palace of Youth and Sports, Pristina
Attendance: 1,500
Referees: Mandák, Rudinský (SVK)
Gjuka 7(12–14) Janc 6
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16 October 2022
20:00
Bosnia and Herzegovina  Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg25–36Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro Mirza Delibašić Hall, Sarajevo
Attendance: 3,100
Referees: Horváth, Marton (HUN)
Davidović 10(11–21) M. Vujović 8
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8 March 2023
20:15
Kosovo  Flag of Kosovo.svg22–25Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina Palace of Youth and Sports, Pristina
Attendance: 2,010
Referees: Carmaux, Mursch (FRA)
Tahirukaj 5(10–14) Bošković, S. Burić 5
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9 March 2023
18:00
Montenegro  Flag of Montenegro.svg29–32Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia Morača Sports Center, Podgorica
Attendance: 5,900
Referees: Hansen, Madsen (DEN)
Kaluđerović, B. Vujović 5(14–14) Vlah 8
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12 March 2023
17:00
Bosnia and Herzegovina  Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg25–18Flag of Kosovo.svg  Kosovo KSPC Mejdan, Tuzla
Attendance: 3,500
Referees: Pirvu, Potîrniche (ROU)
S. Burić 7(10–7) Dedaj 5
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12 March 2023
18:30
Slovenia  Flag of Slovenia.svg37–30Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro Arena Bonifika, Koper
Attendance: 3,400
Referees: Marín, Garcia (ESP)
Janc 10(18–16) B. Vujović 8
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27 April 2023
20:00
Bosnia and Herzegovina  Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg27–26Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia JU Sportski centar Salih Omerčević, Cazin
Attendance: 2,000
Referees: Jerlecki, Łabuń (POL)
S. Burić 7(15–15) Novak 6
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27 April 2023
20:15
Kosovo  Flag of Kosovo.svg24–26Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro Palace of Youth and Sports, Pristina
Attendance: 1,260
Referees: C. Hannes, D. Hannes (GER)
Tahirukaj 6(6–11) B. Vujović 7
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30 April 2023
18:00
Slovenia  Flag of Slovenia.svg33–28Flag of Kosovo.svg  Kosovo Red Hall, Velenje
Attendance: 1,558
Referees: Kinnari, Skogberg (FIN)
Jovičić, Strmljan 6(19–12) Dedaj 8
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30 April 2023
18:00
Montenegro  Flag of Montenegro.svg23–25Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina Morača Sports Center, Podgorica
Attendance: 4,500
Referees: Tzaferopoulos, Bethmann (GRE)
Radović, M. Vujović 6(13–14) Herceg 7
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Group 8

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of France.svg  France 6600222148+7412 Final tournament
2Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 6402184153+318
3Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 6204173188154
4Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia 6006116206900
Source: EHF
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 October 2022
18:30
Poland  Flag of Poland.svg30–23Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Spodek, Katowice
Attendance: 6,994
Referees: Jović, Arnautović (BIH)
Moryto 9(10–9) Parisini 8
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13 October 2022
21:10
France  Flag of France.svg35–18Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia Arena Futuroscope, Poitiers
Attendance: 4,200
Referees: Kinnari, Skogberg (FIN)
Fabregas, Nahi 5(16–7) Kurzemnieks 5
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16 October 2022
14:10
Latvia  Flag of Latvia.svg19–37Flag of Poland.svg  Poland Valmiera Olympic Centre, Valmiera
Attendance: 395
Referees: Tzaferopoulos, Bethmann (GRE)
Pančenko 5(9–13) Moryto 10
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16 October 2022
18:00
Italy  Flag of Italy.svg29–40Flag of France.svg  France Palasport Giovanni Paolo II, Pescara
Attendance: 1,800
Referees: Fukala, Mohyla (CZE)
Parisini 7(13–19) Tournat 7
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8 March 2023
18:00
Poland  Flag of Poland.svg28–38Flag of France.svg  France Ergo Arena, Gdańsk
Attendance: 9,000
Referees: Pavićević, Ražnatović (MNE)
Widomski 5(11–22) Nahi 10
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9 March 2023
16:00
Italy  Flag of Italy.svg36–23Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia Palasport Giovanni Paolo II, Pescara
Attendance: 1,000
Referees: R. Geraets, P. Geraets (NED)
Marrochi 6(15–10) Geislers 6
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11 March 2023
21:10
France  Flag of France.svg30–27Flag of Poland.svg  Poland Arena du Pays d'Aix, Aix-en-Provence
Attendance: 6,079
Referees: Merz, Kuttler (GER)
Mem, Nahi 5(16–14) Czuwara 5
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12 March 2023
14:10
Latvia  Flag of Latvia.svg23–29Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Valmiera Olympic Centre, Valmiera
Attendance: 680
Referees: Andorka, Hucker (HUN)
Veršakovs 8(12–14) Dapiran, Prantner 5
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26 April 2023
18:40
Latvia  Flag of Latvia.svg19–38Flag of France.svg  France Valmiera Olympic Centre, Valmiera
Attendance: 650
Referees: Härgin, Makejev (EST)
Piļpuks 4(9–20)four players 5
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27 April 2023
18:00
Italy  Flag of Italy.svg29–31Flag of Poland.svg  Poland Palazzetto Polifunzionale, Vigevano
Attendance: 2,400
Referees: Sekulić, Jovandić (SRB)
Marrochi 11(15–13) Syprzak 7
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30 April 2023
18:00
France  Flag of France.svg41–27Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Le Kindarena, Rouen
Attendance: 5,404
Referees: Maia, Nunes (POR)
three players 6(24–11) Dapiran 6
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30 April 2023
18:00
Poland  Flag of Poland.svg31–14Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia Arena Ostrów, Ostrów Wielkopolski
Attendance: 2,500
Referees: Me. Ilievski, Mi. Ilievski (MKD)
Moryto 6(16–9) Juzups 3
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Ranking of third-placed teams

The results against the fourth-placed team are omitted.

PosGrpTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 7 Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro 410311811912 Final tournament
2 4 Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands 4103106119132
3 5 Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 4103109124152
4 6 Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia 410397121242
5 3 Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia 4004101130290 2026 Euro Qualifiers Phase 2
6 1 Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 4004116147310
7 8 Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 4004108142340
8 2 Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia 400496135390
Source: EHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) draw.

Ranking of fourth-placed teams

PosGrpTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 4 Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine 6204171187164 2026 Euro Qualifiers Phase 2
2 2 Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 6105153190372
3 3 Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 6105147186392
4 6 Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania 6105153195422
5 5 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 6006151169180 2026 Euro Qualifiers Relegation round
6 7 Flag of Kosovo.svg  Kosovo 6006136167310
7 1 Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg 6006135195600
8 8 Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia 6006116206900
Source: EHF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) draw.

EHF Euro Cup

The EHF Euro Cup was played between the 2024 hosts, Germany, plus the top 3 from 2022 Handball Euro, champions Sweden, second place, Spain and third place, Denmark. The champions were Denmark. [17]

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark (C)6501197169+2810 [lower-alpha 1]
2Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 6501198185+1310 [lower-alpha 1]
3Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 6105183197142 [lower-alpha 2]
4Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 6105163190272 [lower-alpha 2]
Source: EHF
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.
(C) Champions
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Denmark 69–65 Sweden
  2. 1 2 Spain 63–63 Germany, decided on goal difference
12 October 2022
21:00
Denmark  Flag of Denmark.svg39–31Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Royal Arena, Copenhagen
Attendance: 11,375
Referees: Vešović, Mitrović (MNE)
Gidsel 9(19–16) D. Dujshebaev, Odriozola 5
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13 October 2022
19:00
Germany  Flag of Germany.svg33–37Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden SAP Arena, Mannheim
Attendance: 9,221
Referees: Sekulić, Jovandić (SRB)
Golla 12(16–19)three players 5
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15 October 2022
20:15
Spain  Flag of Spain.svg32–31Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Palacio de Deportes Olivo Arena, Jaen
Attendance: 5,000
Referees: Gasmi, Gasmi (FRA)
Figueras 8(13–13) Häfner 9
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16 October 2022
16:00
Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg34–32Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark Scandinavium, Gothenburg
Attendance: 10,068
Referees: Biró, Kiss (HUN)
Gottfridsson 5(17–17) M. Hansen, Pytlick 6
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8 March 2023
19:10
Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg33–30Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Saab Arena, Linköping
Attendance: 6,554
Referees: Lončar, Lončar (CRO)
Claar 8(13–12)three players 5
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9 March 2023
20:45
Denmark  Flag of Denmark.svg30–23Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Gigantium, Aalborg
Attendance: 4,820
Referees: Budzák, Záhradník (SVK)
Arnoldsen 7(16–11) Knorr 5
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12 March 2023
14:15
Germany  Flag of Germany.svg21–28Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark Barclays Arena, Hamburg
Attendance: 12,123
Referees: Konjičanin, Konjičanin (BIH)
Knorr 9(10–14) Jakobsen 6
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12 March 2023
18:00
Spain  Flag of Spain.svg30–31Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Palacio de Deportes Olivo Arena, Jaen
Attendance: 5,200
Referees: Bolic, Hurich (AUT)
Garciandia 8(14–18) Claar, Mellegård 7
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27 April 2023
18:35
Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg32–23Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Kristianstad Arena, Kristianstad
Attendance: 4,716
Referees: Petursson, Thrastarson (ISL)
Wanne 6(16–8) Golla, Uščins 7
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27 April 2023
21:00
Spain  Flag of Spain.svg29–31Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark Mediterranean Sports Palace, Almería
Attendance: 5,000
Referees: Covalciuc, Covalciuc (MDA)
Solé 6(14–15) Lauge, Jakobsen 7
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29 April 2023
16:00
Denmark  Flag of Denmark.svg37–31Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning
Attendance: 10,230
Referees: Thiyagarajah, Thiyagarajah (GER)
Gidsel 8(23–17) Carlsbogård 7
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30 April 2023
15:35
Germany  Flag of Germany.svg32–31Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin
Attendance: 8,204
Referees: Jørum, Kleven (NOR)
Knorr 13(20–11)four players 5
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Qualified teams

CountryQualified asQualified onPrevious appearances in tournament
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Host20 June 201814 (1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004 , 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2016 , 2018, 2020, 2022)
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Top three at 2022 European Championship 28 January 202215 (1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018 , 2020 , 2022)
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 14 (1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 , 2022 )
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 30 January 202214 (1994, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022)
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Group 4 top-two 11 March 20235 ( 2010 , 2014, 2018, 2020 , 2022)
Flag of France.svg  France Group 8 top-two 15 (1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022)
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary Group 6 top-two 12 March 202313 (1994, 1996, 1998, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022 )
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal Group 1 top-two 7 ( 1994 , 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2020, 2022)
Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia Group 7 top-two 13 (1994, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2004 , 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022)
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia Group 5 top-two 26 April 202315 (1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018 , 2020, 2022)
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Group 2 top-two 10 (2000, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 , 2022)
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 7 (2010, 2012 , 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022)
Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland Group 3 top-two 27 April 202312 (2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022)
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 11 (1996, 1998, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2022)
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland Group 6 top-two4 (2002, 2004, 2006 , 2020)
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland Group 8 top-two10 (2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2022)
Flag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia Group 1 top-two30 April 20237 (1998, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022)
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania Group 4 top-two2 (1994, 1996)
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Group 5 top-two2 (2020, 2022)
Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina Group 7 top-two2 (2020, 2022)
Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro One of four-best third-ranked teams 6 (2008, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022)
Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands 0 (debut)
Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 0 (debut)
Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia 0 (debut)

Note: Bold indicates champion for that year. Italic indicates host for that year.

Notes

  1. 1 2 The match was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. 1 2 The matches, originally scheduled for 6 and 9 January 2022, were postponed after several positive COVID-19 tests by the Bulgarian team. [12]
  3. 1 2 3 Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian team plays their home matches at neutral venues.

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