Handball: Egypt U-19 reach World Championship quarters after hard-fought draw with Denmark

Mahmoud Elassal , Tuesday 12 Aug 2025

Egypt U-19 team secured their place in the quarter-finals of the IHF Men’s Youth World Championship after a 29-29 draw with Denmark in the main round in Cairo on Tuesday.

Handball: Egypt
Egyptian U19 Handball player Seif Galal shoots the ball during the match against Czech republic. Photo courtesy of Egyptian Handball federation.

 

The Egyptians trailed 17-14 at halftime but rallied in the second half to share points with the Danish team. 

It was Egypt’s second draw in the main round, following a 35-35 result against the Czech Republic on Monday to finish second of Group D with four points, one behind leaders Denmark. 

Egypt will face Spain in the quarter-finals on Thursday, while Denmark take on Iceland on the same day.

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