Handball: Egypt U-19 thrash Norway 47-26 in fifth-place play-off

Mahmoud Elassal , Friday 15 Aug 2025

Egypt’s U-19 handball team delivered a commanding 47-26 victory over Norway in the fifth-place play-off at the ongoing World Championship on Friday.

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The Pharaohs, who were knocked out of the tournament following a narrow 31-29 loss to Spain in Thursday’s quarter-finals, bounced back in style.

The tournament, hosted by Egypt from 6 to 17 August, features 32 teams.

Egypt dominated from the start, leading 23-14 at halftime, and maintained their momentum in the second half to seal a dominant 47-26 win.

Next, Egypt will face the winner of the Hungary vs. Iceland match in the fifth-place decider, which will take place on Sunday.

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