Qualifiers phase 2, the final qualifying phase for the Men’s EHF EURO 2026, starts with nine matches on Wednesday, with the first throw-off in Chalkida, Greece at 16:30 CET, where the hosts will duel with Georgia in their opening leg. Overall, 11 EHF EURO 2024 participants will be on court on Wednesday, including two-time EHF EURO champions Spain, who host Italy. Meanwhile, the first two matches of the EHF EURO Cup 2026 will take place in Herning and Orleans.