France Begins Handball World Championship Campaign Against Qatar

The French team seeks redemption after their Olympic quarterfinal exit, starting their preliminary round in Croatia.

France faces Qatar in their opening match of the 2025 Handball World Championship, held in Porec, Croatia, at 6:00 PM local time.
The French team is aiming to recover from a disappointing Olympic quarterfinal loss at Paris 2024, where they were eliminated by Germany in a narrow defeat.
This tournament marks France's first major competition without handball legend Nikola Karabatic, who retired after the Olympics, alongside other key players like Vincent Gérard and Valentin Porte.
The preliminary round includes matches against Kuwait on January 16 and Austria on January 18, with France expected to advance comfortably to the main round.
The 2025 World Championship is co-hosted by Croatia, Denmark, and Norway, with the final scheduled in Oslo on February 2.