France Clinches Handball World Bronze with Last-Second Save

Charles Bolzinger's dramatic save in the final seconds secures a 35-34 victory over Portugal in the World Championship third-place match.

The French men's handball team defeated Portugal 35-34 to claim the bronze medal at the 2025 World Championship in Oslo.
Goalkeeper Charles Bolzinger made a decisive save with his head and shoulder in the final five seconds to preserve France's lead.
Aymeric Minne delivered a standout performance, scoring 10 goals and driving the French offense throughout the match.
The victory comes after France's disappointing semifinal loss to Croatia and adds to coach Guillaume Gille's career achievements.
Despite the win, questions remain about the team's potential, following recent underperformances at the Olympics and early tournament struggles.