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German Handball and Ice Hockey Teams Brace for Challenges in Major Tournaments

Germany faces a tough group at the 2026 Handball European Championship and seeks to recover from a heavy defeat in the Ice Hockey World Championship before a critical match against the USA.

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Overview

  • Germany’s handball team was drawn into a challenging Group A for the 2026 European Championship, facing Spain, Serbia, and Austria, with all matches to be played in Herning, Denmark.
  • If Germany advances in the handball tournament, potential main-round opponents include top contenders such as Denmark, France, Portugal, and Norway.
  • At the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship, Germany sits third in its group after three victories and a significant 1:5 loss to Switzerland.
  • The German ice hockey team will face the USA on May 17 in a match that could be decisive for securing a spot in the quarterfinals.
  • The IIHF has extended intermissions by two minutes to address ice-quality issues in Herning, following player complaints and disruptions during earlier games.