PREVIEW: Eight years after they last reached the World Championship medal round, Croatia reignite an old rivalry against France in Zagreb
It is one of handball’s greatest rivalries, but it is one that has laid dormant in the end stages of major tournaments for some years — until now. On Thursday, Croatia and France will meet in the semi-final of the 2025 IHF Men’s World Championship, for what will be their 28th mutual clash.
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EHF / Courtney Gahan