Men's Handball World Championship
January 13 to 31, 2027, in Germany
Organized by the International Handball Federation (IHF), the Men's Handball World Championship is held every two years.
History and record of the Handball World Championships
The first edition of the Handball World Championship dates back to 1938. Nine nations, all European, have won the title. Only one non-European nation has finished on the podium at a World Championship: Qatar, in 2015. With six titles won since 1995, France is the most decorated team.
Dates of the 2025 Men's Handball World Championship
The 29th edition of the Men's Handball World Championship runs from January 13 to 31, 2027.
Where is the 2027 men's Handball World Championship held?
The 2027 men's Handball World Championship is held in Germany.
Which TV channel broadcasts the 2027 Handball World Cup?
The 2027 Men's Handball World Cup is broadcast on beIN Sports channels. The TF1 group also holds broadcast rights.
Which country has won the most Handball World Cups?
France is the most decorated team in the Handball World Cup, with six titles won since 1995. France is followed by Sweden and Romania with 4 titles each.
Date of the first Handball World Championship
The first indoor Handball World Championship dates back to 1938, then 1954.
Archives
France at the top of handball in 2017: Les Bleues won the Women's Handball World Cup after an extremely close final against Norway (23-21) on Sunday, December 17 in Hamburg. It was their second title, after their 2003 win.
The French men's handball team won the World Championship in January 2017. France became the second nation to claim both the men's and women's world titles in the same year, after the Soviet Union in 1982.
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External links
- Official World Championship website