Following Denmark and Sweden, France advanced to the semifinals of the European Men’s Handball Championship after beating Austria 33-28 on Monday.

France, men’s national handball teamPhoto: Mateusz Janushek / Zuma Press / Profimedia

Denmark, Sweden and France in the semi-finals of the WC men’s handball – three teams fight for the last place

Denmark and Sweden were the first to advance to the semi-finals of the European Men’s Handball Championship on Sunday.

On Monday, it was France’s turn to secure a place in the table after beating Austria 33-28 (15-16).

Iceland hammered Croatia by five goals (35-30) as the hosts kept their chances alive.

If the qualified teams are known in the previous group 2, then in the first group the fight will go to the last stage, and Germany, Austria and Hungary will keep their chances of getting to the penultimate act of the competition.

CE results of the day in men’s handball

Croatia – Iceland 30-35 (18-16)

France – Austria 33-28 (15-16)

Germany – Hungary 35-28 (18-17)

CE men’s handball group 1 table

1. France – 8 p

2. Germany – 5 p

3. Hungary – 4 b

4. Austria – 4 pages

5. Iceland – 2 pages

6. Croatia – 1 page