Denmark celebrates U21 world title!
For the fourth time, Denmark’s youth team has conquered the world, continuing the legacy begun by their senior team back in 2019 with the first of four consecutive world titles.
The boys from Northern Europe, led by a brilliant performance from Frederik Volf with 17 saves, defeated Portugal 29:26 in the final, ending Spain’s three-year dominance of the 2004 generation, as the Spanish were eliminated before the quarterfinals this summer.
The final was officiated by Bosnian referees Amar and Dino Konjičanin.
The bronze medal went to the Faroe Islands (goalkeeping coach: Mladen Mjerimačka) after a 27:26 win over Sweden.
🏆 2025 IHF Men’s Junior World Championship (U21)
All-star team:
Goalkeeper: Diogo Rema Marques (Portugal)
Right wing: Magnus Storgaard Pedersen (Denmark)
Right back: Nikolaj Larsson (Denmark)
Centre back: Axel Månsson (Sweden)
Left back: Joao Lourenco (Portugal)
Left wing: Noah Martinsson (Sweden)
Line player (pivot): Moaz Azab (Egypt)
Top scorer: Óli Mittún (Faroe Islands) – 73 goals
MVP (Most Valuable Player): Óli Mittún (Faroe Islands)
📊 Final Ranking – IHF Junior World Championship 2025:
Denmark
Portugal
Faroe Islands
Sweden
Germany
Egypt
Slovenia
Norway
Spain
France
Austria
Croatia
Switzerland
Hungary
Romania
Japan
Serbia
Iceland
Poland
Algeria
Tunisia
Morocco
Argentina
South Korea
North Macedonia
United States
Brazil
Bahrain
Saudi Arabia
Uruguay
Mexico
Canada
