Denmark have won the Men’s Handball World Cup again after defeating France in the final in Stockholm for a third successive title.

Denmark defended the title of world champion in men’s handballPhoto: Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP / Profimedia

Denmark – France 34-29 in the final of the WC among men

The Danes, coached by Nicolai Jacobsen, won 34-29 with a difference of just one goal at halftime, 16-15.

The French held the pace until midway through the second half when Denmark pulled away and managed to win by five goals.

In the semi-finals, identical to the 2011 and 2021 matches, Denmark vs. Spain 26-23 and France vs. Sweden 31-26.

Denmark won its third consecutive World Cup title after victories in 2019 and 2021.

Spain defeated one of the hosts, Sweden, with a score of 39-36 in the minor final of the World Handball Championship for men, which is held in Poland and Sweden.