A 7:0 unanswered run that spanned over 11 minutes helped Sweden clinch their second consecutive semi-final berth at the IHF Men’s World Championship with a 26:22 win over Egypt, which have been eliminated at this stage of the competition for the third time in a row.
Quarter-final
Sweden vs Egypt 26:22 (14:9)
Egypt shocked Croatia at the start of the World Championship, improving their head-to-head record against the European side. Roberto Parrondo's team celebrated their first-ever win over Croatia, whose last defeat at the opening was at Portugal 2003.
Group G
Egypt vs Croatia 31:22 (16:12)
2022 has marked the complete return to a regular calendar in world handball, as the sport emerged from the confinements of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the world, handball thrived and produced withstanding memories, with excellent games at the club and national team level in senior competitions.