Overview
- Coach Alfred Gíslason filed a 16-man list for the Herning opener with Andreas Wolff and David Späth in goal, omitted fit-again left wing Rune Dahmke for game one, and ruled out Nils Lichtlein with a foot bruise.
- Captain Johannes Golla warned that the congested calendar threatens player health and quality, calling for EHF-backed travel and infrastructure improvements.
- Andreas Wolff’s description of Austria’s approach as “Anti-Handball” fueled pregame discourse, while Gíslason cautioned to expect long attacks and potential seven-on-six under Iker Romero.
- Previews highlight Germany’s upgraded defense and transition game as foundations for a medal push, but point to limited depth at right back and a heavy workload for Renārs Uščins.
- The tournament begins across Denmark, Sweden and Norway, with Germany starting in Herning and broadcast coverage in Germany split between ARD/ZDF, while Dyn streams all matches; separate reporting raised cultural concerns through ex-player Marius Noack’s discrimination allegations.