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The French team hopes to continue its flawless performance this Thursday, January 23 in the main round of the World Championships. She challenges the Dutch at the Varaždin Arena, Varaždin in Croatia.
First place mission for Guillaume Gille’s band. Convincing winners of their first four matches, the Blues continue to gain momentum in these World Handball Championships. After defeating the Hungarians (37-30), they face the Netherlands this Thursday, January 23 (6 p.m.) at the Varaždin Arena, Varaždin in Croatia.
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Facing its runner-up in this group 2 of the main round, the French team has the opportunity, in the event of victory, to secure its first place even before the last meeting against North Macedonia scheduled for this Saturday (8:30 p.m.) . As a reminder, the first two in the group qualify for the quarter-finals, but a first place would guarantee the Blues a more modest opponent.
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After the disillusionment of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the six-time world champions have the ambition to return to the roof of world handball. France’s last world title dates back to 2017.
France-Hungary, kick-off this Thursday January 23 at 6 p.m. A meeting to follow live on beIN Sports 3.
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