Overview
- The Champions League holders routed the North American champions 50:20, leading 28:10 at halftime in Cairo.
- Lukas Mertens top-scored with 11 goals as Bennet Wiegert kept a firm, win-every-game approach in his lineup decisions.
- The opener was played before largely empty stands at the New Capital Sports Hall.
- Group A concludes Sunday against UAE champion Sharjah SC at 14:30, with top spot key because only group winners plus the best runner-up reach the semifinals.
- Live coverage is available on Dyn’s stream, with the IHF’s YouTube channel also carrying tournament matches.