Game on the level of some medals battle in the big events was seen in the final of the traditional tournament in Paris Bercy, between France and Croatia 28:27 (13:14). Croatia was in lead in the most of the match, but French players took advantage in last few minutes. Ivano Balic missed a chance to score for a draw in the last attack.
France: Omeyer 18 saves, Karabatić 3/7, Joli (2)/3, Busqet 2/3, Gille 2/4, Acambray 0/4, Dinart 1/1, J.Fernandez 7(4)/11, Honrubia 5(2)/7, Barachet 2/3, Bigo 0/1, Sorando 1/1, Abalo 3/4.
Croatia: Alilović 14 saves, Pešić two 7m, Matulić 1/1, Balić 2/9, Vuković 0/1, Štrlek 5(2)/5, Duvnjak 1/9, Vori 1/2, Kopljar 3/5, Lacković 6/8, Buntić 0/1, Valčić 1/2, Zrnić 6(1)/8, Ninčević 1/1.
