Germany Draws with Austria in Handball but Remains on Track for Euro 2026

Despite squandering a four-goal lead, the German team maintains its group lead in the European Championship qualifiers.

Germany's national handball team tied 26-26 with Austria in Vienna during their third match of the European Championship qualifiers.
The German squad, missing key players like Juri Knorr, Renars Uscins, and Justus Fischer due to injuries and illness, struggled with unforced errors and missed opportunities.
Captain Johannes Golla led the team with five goals, while debutant Miro Schluroff impressed as the best German field player in the first half.
Germany lost a four-goal lead in the final minutes, missing two penalty throws and allowing Austria to secure a draw in a tense conclusion.
The teams will face off again on Saturday in Hannover, where Germany has the opportunity to further solidify its position at the top of the group.