The day’s eight matches at the Women’s Handball World Cup produced no surprises, even though the two former trophy winners narrowly won in extra time.

French women’s handball teamPhoto: JB Autissier / Panoramic / Profimedia

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France – Angola 30-29 / Germany – Japan 31-30, at the Women’s World Handball Championship

The second place of the last World Cup was in awe of the victory over Angola.

Leading to the middle of the first half, the French recovered and went into the break with a three-goal lead.

In the second half, Angola equalized and the decisive point was scored in extra time.

And the confrontation with Japan, Germany won with difficulty according to a scenario similar to the one that was in the game with France.

The balance was maintained throughout the game, and the difference was marked in the minutes of extra time, when the former world champion scored the goal that gave her the victory.

Results of the day at the Women’s Handball World Cup

Germany – Japan 31-30

Montenegro – Cameroon 25-11

Netherlands – Argentina 41-26

Slovenia – Iceland 30-24

Czech Republic – Congo 32-22

France – Angola 30-29

Poland – Iran 35-15

Hungary – Paraguay 35-12

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What do the 2023 World Cup groups look like among women’s handball

Group A: Sweden, Croatia, China, Senegal

Group B: Montenegro, Hungary, Cameroon, Paraguay

Group C: Norway, South Korea, Greenland, Austria

Group D: France, Slovenia, Angola, Iceland

Group E: Denmark, Romania, Serbia, Chile

Group F: Germany, Poland, Japan, Iran

Group G: Brazil, Spain, Ukraine, Kazakhstan

Group H: Netherlands, Czech Republic, Argentina, Congo

  • The group stage matches will begin on November 29 and end on December 5.
  • The top three players from all eight groups will advance to the main groups.
  • Main group I: A1, B1, A2, B2, A3, B3
  • Main group II: C1, D1, C2, D2, C3, D3
  • Main group III: E1, F1, E2, F2, E3, F3
  • Main group IV: G1, H1, G2, H2, G3, H3
  • The matches in the main groups will take place from December 6 to 11.
  • The first two teams from the four main groups will advance to the quarterfinals of the Women’s Handball World Cup.
  • The quarter-finals will take place on December 12 and 13 (two matches per day) at the Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning.
  • The semi-finals will take place on December 15 at the Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning.
  • The finals (small and large) will take place on December 17 at Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning.

Briefly about the 2023 Women’s Handball World Cup

  • It takes place from November 29 to December 17.
  • Host countries: Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
  • It will be the first ever festival organized by three countries.
  • The WC is held in 6 cities: Herning, Frederikshavn (Denmark), Stavanger, Trondheim (Norway), Helsingborg and Gothenburg (Sweden).
  • 32 national teams from 5 confederations participate in the World Cup.
  • The official anthem is called “Aiming for number one” and was created by Swedish DJ Wahlstedt.

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