Algeria became the first reigning continental Champion (after Australia) who ended the World Championship at the last – 24th place.
For the 23rd place: Chile – Algeria 30:28 (10:16 – 27:27)
For 21th place: Iran – Saudi Arabia 26:22 (15:10)
For 19th place: Russia – BiH 42:28 (16:10)
For 17th place: Czech Republic – Belarus 32:31 (4: 3, 28:28, 14:13)
Placement  – nine to 24th place:
9. Macedonia
10. Sweden
11. Iceand
12. Argentina
13. Austria
14. Egypt
15. Tunisia
16. Brazil
17. The Czech Republic
18. Belarus
19. Russia
20. BiH
21. Iran
22. Saudi Arabia
23. Chile
24. Algeria
