The opening match of the President's Cup Group I in Plock featured two teams who had lost all their matches at the preliminary stage and were looking for redemption.
Thanks to an improved performance in the second half, Chile earned their first win at Poland/Sweden 2023 and now lead the group with two points.
President's Cup Group I
Chile vs Saudi Arabia 26:23 (12:13)
France are ready to take a second victory at the 2023 Men's World Championship against a least-experienced team in Group B, Saudi Arabia. The second match of the day in Spodek Arena brings a crucial clash for co-hosts Poland, who will try to make their amends in front of 11,000 fans and defeat Slovenia.