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Germany’s U17 Handball Team Wins First World Title as Senior Men Set for Iceland Rematch

Sunday’s Munich friendly serves as a Euro 2026 tune‑up on ZDF, with Germany adjusting after Nils Lichtlein’s injury.

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Jannik Kohlmacher nach dem Sieg gegen Island
Julian Köster in Aktion

Overview

  • Germany’s U17s edged Egypt 44–43 after extra time in Casablanca to win the inaugural IHF U17 World Championship.
  • The IHF streamed the U17 final live and free on its official YouTube channel.
  • The senior national team meets Iceland again on Sunday at 17:15 in Munich’s SAP Garden, with live TV and streaming on ZDF.
  • Germany routed Iceland 42–31 in Thursday’s first test in Nürnberg, highlighted by nine goals on nine shots from Juri Knorr and 19 saves from Andreas Wolff, with debutant Tom Kiesler impressing in defense.
  • Playmaker Nils Lichtlein sustained an adductor injury in the first game and will miss the coming weeks, as the SAP Garden hosts its first international handball match.