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Germany Ousts France 29–23 to Reach Women’s World Handball Final

Germany’s disciplined defense, anchored by goalkeeper Katharina Filter, stifled a reshuffled France.

Overview

  • The defending champions were outplayed in Rotterdam as Germany established control early and closed out a six‑goal victory.
  • Katharina Filter made pivotal saves, including stopping a Sarah Bouktit penalty, during a stretch when France scored only once over ten minutes.
  • Germany, unbeaten at this tournament, advances to its first major final since 1994.
  • France will play for bronze on Sunday against Norway or the Netherlands.
  • A reconfigured French squad missing five regulars struggled for answers after a red card to pivot Oriane Ondono and now seeks a first medal under coach Sébastien Gardillou.