EHF EURO 2026 qual: Italy show quality in Spain – Greece beat Georgia
The first round of matches set the stage for a highly competitive qualification process, with thrilling victories and close calls that will make the upcoming matches even more exciting as teams battle for a spot in the Men’s EHF EURO 2026, which will be held in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark in January 2026.
Group 6 – Round 1
Faroe Islands 32:21 Kosovo
The Faroe Islands came out on top with a dominant 32-21 win over Kosovo, showing their offensive strength and defensive resilience to secure a comfortable victory in their opening match of the qualification campaign.
Group 5 – Round 1
Czech Republic 23:17 Luxembourg
The Czech Republic made a strong statement with a 23-17 victory over Luxembourg. Their defense proved too much for Luxembourg, as they cruised to a solid win in their opening game.
Group 4 – Round 1
Serbia 38:25 Latvia
Serbia delivered a commanding performance, outplaying Latvia 38-25. Their attacking play was too much for Latvia, as Serbia secured an emphatic victory to start their qualification campaign on a high note.
Spain 31:30 Italy
In a thrilling match, Spain narrowly lost to Italy 31-30. The game was tight throughout, with Italy edging out the Spanish team in a dramatic finish to claim a memorable win on the road.
Group 3 – Round 1
Greece 27:26 Georgia
Greece emerged victorious by the slimmest of margins, edging past Georgia 27-26. The match was intense and competitive, with Greece ultimately holding on for the win in a hard-fought battle.
Iceland 32:26 Bosnia & Herzegovina
Iceland showed their class with a 32-26 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina. Their efficient attack and solid defense allowed them to pull away in the second half and secure an important victory.
Group 2 – Round 1
Hungary 37:32 Slovakia
Hungary claimed a high-scoring 37-32 win over Slovakia in a thrilling encounter. The Hungarian offense was in full flow, outpacing Slovakia in a match filled with goals and fast-paced action.
Montenegro 29:28 Finland
Montenegro edged past Finland 29-28 in a closely contested match. A tense finish saw Montenegro hold on to secure a narrow but crucial victory in their opening game.
Group 1 – Round 1
North Macedonia 37:33 Estonia
North Macedonia won a high-scoring contest against Estonia, emerging victorious 37-33. The match was fast and intense, with North Macedonia’s attacking power proving too strong for Estonia to handle.
Foto di Luigi Canu – FIGH
