Next up for the co-hosts are Egypt who needed an inspired display from goalkeeper Karim Hendawy to see off Bahrain before losing their final match to two-time reigning champions Denmark. Sweden end 20-year wait with dramatic EHF EURO 2022 victory Reigning champs Denmark rise to challenge Two of the architects of Denmark's successful world title defence from 2021 are in top form at this year's edition.
After being beaten in the quarter-finals of the last three major tournaments, the Norwegians will be desperate not to fall at this hurdle again as they bid to reach a third world final. Sander Sagosen - so good even scientists want to know why France edge past Spain to set up Germany clash Just as Norway and Germany proved a cut above the rest in Main Group III, so did France and Spain in Group I.