There was no surprise in the last match of Group G between Egypt and the United States of America. African side left no hope for the USA, claimed their third win at the World Championship and closed the group standings with all six points. The USA's dream of the main round now lies in the hands of Croatia and Morocco.
Group G
United States of America vs Egypt 16:35 (7:19)
Egypt are the first team from Group G to secure the main round at Poland/Sweden 2023 after sealing an 11-goal win over Morocco.
Group G
Egypt vs Morocco 30:19 (13:9)
Morocco knew they had a tough challenge ahead. Still, they entered the match with full concentration. Having the first lead of the match, they could even have gained a two-goal lead, but Egypt's third goalkeeper Mohamed Aly said not today and saved two times in a row.
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)
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Starting from Czechoslovakia 1964, Egypt have participated in 16 IHF Men's World Championships. The fourth place in France 2001 still remains their all-time best result, and while it was followed by a certain crisis, the Pharaohs have shown a lot of signs of improvement in recent years and are again a force to be reckoned with.