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French Handball Team Prepared for 2025 World Championship Challenge
The French men's handball team is gearing up for the 2025 World Championship, which will take place six months after the Paris Olympic Games. The competition, scheduled from January 14 to February 2, 2025, will see matches held across three countries: Norway, Denmark, and Croatia. The team has its eyes set on reclaiming the title they last won in 2017.
France, which has won the championship six times, will start its campaign in Group C, competing against Austria, Qatar, and Kuwait in Porec, on the Croatian coast. To advance, they must finish in the top three of their group before potentially crossing paths with Group D, which includes Hungary and the Netherlands, in Varazdin, near the Hungarian border.
Securing a spot in the quarter-finals in Zagreb would mean avoiding early clashes against tough competitors like the Danish triple title holders, the Swedes who secured third place in the last Euro, or the semi-finalist Germans. The semi-finals and the possible final will also present logistical challenges, as they would be held in Zagreb and then Oslo, respectively, almost 2,000 km apart.
During the last World Championship, France lost in the final against Denmark but avenged this defeat in the Euro final held in Germany. The French team is optimistic about its chances and looks forward to a strong performance in the upcoming championship.
- France's handball legacy is marked by a history of excellence and perseverance. The team has consistently performed well, making them a formidable force in international handball competitions.
- The 2025 World Championship is especially significant as it comes on the heels of the Paris Olympic Games, offering the French team an opportunity to build on their recent experiences and strategies.
- Fans and analysts are closely watching the French team's preparation and potential strategies, considering their performance against other top European teams.
