France to Face Egypt in Handball World Championship Quarterfinal
The French team enters the quarterfinals undefeated, while Egypt secures its spot after a strong performance in the group stage.
- The quarterfinal match is scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 5:30 PM local time in Zagreb.
- France advanced to the quarterfinals with six consecutive victories, maintaining an average winning margin of 11.8 goals per game.
- Egypt secured second place in its group after defeating Cape Verde in the final group match, finishing with five wins and one loss.
- The two teams last met during the Paris 2024 Olympics, where they played to a 26-26 draw in the group stage.
- Key Egyptian players Yahia Elderaa and Ahmed Hesham may miss the match due to injuries, potentially impacting Egypt's lineup.