France qualified for the eighth time in history for the final in the IHF Men's World Championship, tying Sweden's record of appearances in the final act of the competition, breaking the hearts of co-hosts Sweden in a superb display (31:26).
"Les Experts" will face Denmark in the last act at Poland/Sweden 2023, trying to cement their legacy as the most decorated team in the history of the competition, in a superb decider that will feature the only two unbeaten teams still standing in the 28th IHF Men's World Championship.
The only two unbeaten teams remaining in the competition so far will clash on Sunday in the final of the 28th IHF Men's World Championship, with heavyweights France and Denmark aiming for another trophy to decorate their already impressive cabinet.
Denmark could become the first team to win three titles in a row. At the same time, France aim for a record-breaking seventh title in 28 editions, confirming their nickname of "Experts" in what looks to be one of the most competitive finals in the history of the competition.
France have reached their 14th IHF Men’s World Championship semi-final after turning on the rockets in a blistering second-half performance against Germany in their Poland/Sweden 2023 quarter-final clash at the ERGO Arena in Gdansk, Poland.
Quarter-final
France vs Germany 35:28 (16:16)
France secured their sixth win in a row at the 2023 IHF Men's World Championship, mounting a comeback in the second half against Spain (28:26) to clinch first place in Group I of the main round in Krakow. It is the fourth time in history that France started the world handball flagship competition with six wins in a row, winning the trophy in two of the three previous instances.
Main Round Group I
Spain vs France 26:28 (13:13)