Germany, the host of the WC men’s handball, lost to Croatia with a score of 24:30.

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Germany – Croatia 24-30

The German national team failed in the last match of the main group 1.

The hosts of the competition lost the match against Croatia, although they had a one-goal advantage before the break.

In the second half, the Croatians recovered and turned the tide of the game, but the victory was rather a consolation for the last ranked group.

European Men’s Handball Championship, Wednesday’s results

Austria – Iceland 24-26

France – Hungary 35-32

Germany – Croatia 24-30

European Men’s Handball Championship, final rating, group 1

1. France 10p / 5MJ / 174:154

2. Germany 5p / / 5MJ / 137:137

3. Hungary 4p / 5MJ / 151:151

4. Austria 4p / 5MJ / 132:138

5. Iceland 4p / 5MJ / 142:152

6. Croatia 3p / 5MJ / 146:150

European Men’s Handball Championship, semi-final table

France – Sweden / January 26, 18:45

Germany – Denmark / January 26, 21:30