Brazil were in the lead throughout for most of the match, but Iceland never gave up. They stepped up a gear in the last 10 minutes of the match and, with a spectacular comeback, ended their Poland/Sweden 2023 journey with a win.
Main Round Group II
Brazil vs Iceland 37:41 (22:18)
Portugal and Brazil were vying throughout the whole match, both having a slender advantage at one point. Just as it seemed to be over, in a thriller finish, Brazil received a penalty shot at the end of the match and scored for a draw, ruining Portugal's dream of two new points in a well-balanced group where each goal and each point counts for the quarter-finals spot.
Main Round Group II
Portugal vs Brazil 28:28 (12:11)
In Gothenburg, co-hosts Sweden will try to take another victory at the 28th Men's IHF World Championship, this time against Cape Verde. At the same time, Brazil and Uruguay will fight for crucial points in a continental derby.
In a sold-out Scandinavium in Gothenburg, co-hosts Sweden struggled for a long time but ultimately claimed a commanding first win at the 28th Men's IHF World Championship, defeating Brazil by eight goals.
Group C
Sweden vs Brazil 28:16 (11:9)