2016 Men's European Championship News overview
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A game for the ages

21.04.2020 - GAMES TO REMEMBER: Germany and Norway clashed at the business end of EHF EURO 2016 in what ultimately became the first EHF EURO semi-final to be decided in extra-time

What do you remember from the Men’s EHF EURO 2016?

20.04.2020 - QUIZ: Germany became the surprise winners of the Men’s EHF EURO 2016 but how well do you still know other facts and figures from the event in Poland?

The online home of the EHF EURO 2016 is ehf-euro.com

03.12.2016 - Are you looking for news, videos, results, stats and anything else from the Women's EHF EURO 2016? Well, we have you covered! Just not here, but on ehf-euro.com

Men’s EHF EURO 2016 sets new records as 1.65 billion tune in worldwide

12.04.2016 - EHF and Infront Sports & Media release record media figures for the coverage of the Men's EHF EURO 2016 in Poland

EHF publishes qualitative analysis of EHF EURO 2016

24.03.2016 - NEWS REPORT: Handball expert Peter Kovacs has analysed the most recents trends of the game based on the Men's EHF EURO 2016

Dujshebaev: “We have to qualify for Rio 2016”

03.03.2016 - INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: After having been appointed new Polish national team coach, Talant Dujshebaev has huge challenges and exciting weeks ahead – on the Polish as well as on the Kielce bench

Courtside success in handball needs more than just Icelandic madness

05.02.2016 - FIRST-HAND INSIGHT: With Thorir Hergeirsson leading Norway to Women's World Championship glory and Dagur Sigurdsson winning EHF EURO gold with Germany, there seems to be something special about Icelandic handball coaches. Andri Yrkill Valsson has tried to find out what that is

European champions will shine in Bundesliga All-star game

03.02.2016 - NEWS REPORT: ehfTV will broadcast the All-star game of the German Bundesliga on 5 February, featuring EHF EURO champions Germany against a selection of the best foreign players

Hungarian federation ends contract with Talant Dujshebaev

03.02.2016 - NEWS REPORT: Just days after the end of the Men’s EHF EURO 2016, the Hungarian Handball Federation is going for a major renewal of its national teams, appointing two new women’s coaches and dismissing the men’s head coach

Big business hand in hand with sport

21.01.2016 - European Championship offers networking opportunities for Slovenian companies

EHF lauds Croatian coaching great Lino Cervar

17.01.2016 - Croatian coach Lino Cervar has gratefully accepted the first EHF Coaching Achievement Award for his outstanding four-decade career

New sponsors and extensive worldwide TV coverage

15.01.2016 - EHF EURO 2016 gets underway on Friday, 15 January 2016 as Europe's top 16 men's team compete in Poland

Russia ready to rise again

14.01.2016 - EHF EURO COUNTDOWN #16: Russia are ready to show their strength with lethal wings, rising stars and the guidance of an Olympic champion.

Spain: looking for the first gold

13.01.2016 - EHF EURO COUNTDOWN #15: The Spain national team arrives in Poland with the goal of winning the crown for the first time. They have won three silver and two bronze medals but never became champions

Poland's hopes and expectations rest on Michal Jurecki's shoulders

12.01.2016 - EHF EURO COUNTDOWN #14: The pressure on the hosts is huge at the EHF EURO 2016, but while the players try and neglect all expectations in public, it is evident that they all dream of a podium finish

Croatia travel to Poland 2016 with the EHF EURO 2018 in mind

11.01.2016 - EHF EURO COUNTDOWN #13: Croatia are likely to field one the youngest squad in recent years at the EHF EURO 2016 and the question is how much head coach Babić’s boys will be able to accomplish

Montenegro aim for first EHF EURO victory

10.01.2016 - EHF EURO COUNTDOWN #12: Nine times Montenegro have taken to court at EHF EURO events – and never left victorious. With that in mind, the team’s foremost goal for the EHF EURO 2016 is set

Injury-hit France go for back to back EHF EURO glory

09.01.2016 - EHF EURO COUNTDOWN #11: France have won the EHF EURO in 2006, 2010 and 2014 – but in the tournaments in between something always did not go their way. A look at the team reveals now that this something should change at Poland 2016

Belarus hope to be competitive in Poland

08.01.2016 - EHF EURO COUNTDOWN #10: Following their disappointing 18th place at the World Championship 2015 in Qatar, Belarus are determined to produce a better performance at the EHF EURO 2016

Every goal counts for the Olympic qualification

08.01.2016 - NEWS REPORT: There are only two spots left for European teams in the qualification to the 2016 Olympics, but with the EHF EURO 2016 being the last chance there are certainly more than two teams vying for it

Sweden’s strength is the defence, the problem is the attack

07.01.2016 - EHF EURO 2016 COUNTDOWN #9: The Swedish squad for the EHF EURO contains numerous experienced players, but also some championship debutants - together they want to secure at least the Olympic qualification

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06.01.2016
With Mikler in goal and Nagy in charge, Hungary aim high at the EHF EURO
05.01.2016
FYR Macedonia hope for one last 'big splash' at EHF EURO 2016
04.01.2016
Iceland count on team spirit and hope for speedy recovery of the injured
03.01.2016
Incredible series of injuries hits Germany ahead of EHF EURO
02.01.2016
Denmark ready to go for third title at EHF EURO 2016
01.01.2016
Slovenia hunt for this one tall player ahead of EHF EURO
31.12.2015
New-look Serbia aim to turn the page
30.12.2015
Norway aim to put unsuccessful past behind them
29.12.2015
Calm in his private life, a 'raging bull' on court
22.12.2015
Kiril Lazarov, any goalkeeper’s biggest nightmare
17.12.2015
Laszlo Nagy divides and unites handball Hungary
15.12.2015
Lino Cervar on "the future of handball"
15.12.2015
Referee guidelines released for Men's EHF EURO 2016
14.12.2015
Christmas present for handball fans: More tickets for EHF EURO released
11.12.2015
Preliminary squad lists released for all 16 EHF EURO participants
10.12.2015
Mattias Andersson – better than ever
09.12.2015
"Come play With Us" warms up handball fans for EHF EURO 2016
07.12.2015
Is Aron Palmarsson already as good as Olafur Stefansson?
04.12.2015
MoneyGram to sponsor Men’s EHF EURO 2016
03.12.2015
The day that Valentin Porte’s star rose to Herning's sky
01.12.2015
Slawomir Szmal, the goalkeeping monument between Poland's posts
01.12.2015
Russian stars returning just in time for Torgovanov
30.11.2015
For Iceland everything depends on Palmarsson
27.11.2015
Poland work hard to turn EHF EURO 2016 into success
26.11.2015
Dujshebaev does not fear taking risks
26.11.2015
EHF EURO 2016 accreditation deadline extended
25.11.2015
Spain rely on experience ahead of EHF EURO
24.11.2015
Talent, hard work and mental strength have shaped Mikkel Hansen
24.11.2015
Belarus want to prove their critics wrong
23.11.2015
Montenegrin 'young guns' want to impress Europe
20.11.2015
Croatia seek consistency on their way to the top
19.11.2015
Goalkeeping heroics highlight the EHF EURO 2012 Final
19.11.2015
Same old leader, some new names
18.11.2015
Nothing comes easy - not even for France
17.11.2015
The player every coach asks for
17.11.2015
Plenty of good choices for coaches Olsson and Lindgren
16.11.2015
Serbia venture to unlock their true potential
13.11.2015
My kingdom for a tall shooter
12.11.2015
From mental challenge to magic moments
12.11.2015
Norway have to find their killer instinct
11.11.2015
Gudmundsson's many options
10.11.2015
Domagoj Duvnjak, born to play handball
10.11.2015
Germany ready to spring a surprise at Poland 2016
09.11.2015
Denmark win the Golden League, Germany take the Supercup
09.11.2015
"Come Play With Us" becomes official EHF EURO song
06.11.2015
The wizard at the EHF EURO 2008
04.11.2015
EHF EURO teams test their fitness
03.11.2015
France’s gladiator
27.10.2015
15 minutes without conceding a goal
23.10.2015
An October winter tale
23.10.2015
Serbia welcome ‘Minister of Defence’ back between the posts
22.10.2015
Mikkel Hansen celebrates birthday in the ’form of his life’
15.10.2015
Join the EHF's Mobile Journalism Team at the EHF EURO 2016
13.10.2015
A bright future beckons for ‘Little Nikola’
13.10.2015
EHF EURO 2016 media accreditation launches
12.10.2015
Heads of EHF EURO delegations meet in Krakow
09.10.2015
Guinness World Record attempt for handball
07.10.2015
EHF EURO 2016: 100 days left until throw-off
06.10.2015
100 days to go competition
30.09.2015
Final referee selection for EHF EURO 2016 announced
30.09.2015
Further tickets for Men's EHF EURO 2016 to be released
24.09.2015
Makeover for Europe’s top national team events
02.09.2015
Volunteer and feel the emotions!
30.08.2015
Officials make the first step on the road to Poland
26.08.2015
2015 EHF Referee & Delegate Seminar
25.08.2015
The secret behind the French domination
18.08.2015
VELUX Group extends sponsorship to EHF EURO 2016
14.07.2015
Infront seals media rights agreement with beIN SPORTS for EHF EUROs in 2016 and 2018
29.06.2015
Men's EHF EURO 2016 playing schedule released
24.06.2015
EHF names referees for Men's EHF EURO 2016
21.06.2015
More Men's EHF EURO 2016 tickets to go on sale
19.06.2015
EHF EURO 2016 Preliminary Round Groups drawn in Krakow
18.06.2015
Krakow hosts EHF EURO 2016 draw
18.06.2015
US Ambassador crosses fingers for FYR Macedonia at EHF EURO
16.06.2015
The luck of the draw is at their hands
14.06.2015
Last spots for EHF EURO 2016 decided
14.06.2015
FYR Macedonia book ticket to Poland
14.06.2015
Group 5’s second spot goes to Russia
14.06.2015
Live coverage of EHF EURO Qualification on ehfTV
13.06.2015
Spain beat Finland to finish top of Group 7
13.06.2015
Hungary, France take sixth win in sixth qualifier
13.06.2015
D-Day for final EHF EURO 2016 spots
13.06.2015
The remaining tickets to Poland are up for grabs
12.06.2015
Hungary and France aim to remain unbeaten, Spain want to secure first rank
11.06.2015
Bosnia-Herzegovina and Belarus split the points
11.06.2015
Russia step into second spot
11.06.2015
Two key rematches ahead
11.06.2015
Slovenia qualify for EHF EURO 2016; France, Denmark remain unbeaten
11.06.2015
Sweden ready for Poland 2016, Iceland edge closer
11.06.2015
Croatia, Norway, Spain and Germany book the tickets to Poland
09.06.2015
The next teams can book their tickets to Poland 2016
09.06.2015
Veselin Vujovic readies Slovenia for the next step
09.06.2015
Serbia set for Group 4 finale
09.06.2015
Bosnia-Herzegovina to go all out against Belarus
08.06.2015
Crucial qualifiers previewed by the experts
08.06.2015
Rutenka may miss decisive clash in Bosnia-Herzegovina
08.06.2015
Polish OC invites fans to EHF EURO 2016 draw
08.06.2015
Kiril Lazarov in doubt for FYR Macedonia’s next EHF EURO qualifier
08.06.2015
"Our fate is up to us," says Portugal's head coach
08.06.2015
Double-header in Minsk, then historic game in Moscow
07.06.2015
Czechs hit by injuries
07.06.2015
Croatia put the emphasis on defence
07.06.2015
Spain aim for top spot in Group 7
05.06.2015
Petersson ruled out for Iceland’s final qualifiers
05.06.2015
Underdogs Austria believe in last chance
05.06.2015
A win against Latvia is all what Sweden need
05.06.2015
Norway want to prove their strength against Turkey
03.06.2015
Germany ready to take the final step
02.06.2015
Montenegro’s home stretch to Poland
31.05.2015
Tickets for the EHF EURO 2016 final weekend go on sale
04.05.2015
Ticket sales have started for Men’s EHF EURO 2016
03.05.2015
Serbia let clear lead slip from their hands against Iceland
03.05.2015
Defending champions France book the ticket to Poland 2016
03.05.2015
Netherlands keep their EHF EURO hopes alive
02.05.2015
2014 finalists Denmark book ticket to Poland
02.05.2015
Last-minute Latvian comeback shocks Slovakia
02.05.2015
Hungary first confirmed for Poland 2016
02.05.2015
EHF EURO qualifier between former world champions, Spain and Germany, live on ehfTV
02.05.2015
Crunch time in all seven qualification groups
01.05.2015
First spots for Poland up for grabs
30.04.2015
Balkan teams dominate final Round 3 qualifiers
30.04.2015
Hungary and Denmark make crucial steps towards Poland 2016
29.04.2015
Iceland defeat struggling Serbia
29.04.2015
France, Sweden and Norway top the tables
29.04.2015
Germany top Group 7 after thrilling win against Spain
29.04.2015
Belarus threat for injury-stricken Danes
28.04.2015
Croatia ready for Babic’s first big test
28.04.2015
Formidable France look to secure their berth in Poland
28.04.2015
Watch the EHF EURO 2016 Expert Hangout
28.04.2015
Crunch time for Hungary as new coaches lock horns
28.04.2015
Gorbok out for Russian coaches‘ debut
27.04.2015
New Serbian team ready to take fate into its own hands
27.04.2015
'High Five' to welcome fans at the EHF EURO 2016
27.04.2015
Chevtsov wants Belarus to "enjoy the game"
24.04.2015
Mojsovski: "We must be beyond our best to beat France"
24.04.2015
Only two wins count for Czech Republic
22.04.2015
France with a ticket to Poland in mind
22.04.2015
Babic: "It's up to us to confirm our ambitions"
21.04.2015
Zoltán Heister: Four points a must
20.04.2015
Petersson: Iceland don't need a boss
20.04.2015
Slovenia ready to display winning mentality
20.04.2015
Denmark enters qualifiers against Belarus without world-class wings
16.04.2015
Sigurdsson brings in five new players for Spain clashes
14.04.2015
A home match with the away team for Guardiola
10.04.2015
Current Croatia the great unknown for Norway
09.04.2015
Cederholm replaces Andersson for Swedish qualifiers
07.04.2015
Bosnia-Herzegovina fight full of confidence for EHF EURO debut
03.04.2015
Former Serbian international makes debut for Montenegro
25.03.2015
"Everything in my career happened so fast"
21.03.2015
Fans to vote on the EHF EURO 2016 mascot name
20.03.2015
Drux moves from village to capital, rises from zero to hero
18.03.2015
Torgovanov: "Our only focus is the EHF EURO"
17.03.2015
Dejan Malinovic is ready for the big splash
16.03.2015
700 name suggestions for EHF EURO 2016 mascot
10.03.2015
EHF postpones EHF EURO qualifier between Russia and Ukraine
10.03.2015
Dario Polman: Like sister, like brother
09.03.2015
Babic: "I know what the people expect from me"
07.03.2015
A new ambassador of Swiss handball
05.03.2015
EHF EURO 2016 presents itself to the world
03.03.2015
Croatia fill double-gap at senior teams’ coaching positions
02.03.2015
A new Jicha on the horizon?
27.02.2015
A Polish 'watchmaker' on his way to the peak
23.02.2015
Dreaming of becoming handball’s Michael Jordan
21.02.2015
Sander Sagosen: "I want to be the best in the world"
20.02.2015
The mascot needs a name
19.02.2015
Duvnjak: "THW Kiel are a class of their own"
17.02.2015
Torgovanov and Voronin take over Russia’s men’s team
17.02.2015
Mahé walks proudly in his father's steps
13.02.2015
Kuleshov resigns as Russian coach following World Championship fiasco
12.02.2015
Niko Mindegia: "I dream of playing at the next EHF EURO"
06.02.2015
Slavko Goluza resigns as Croatia’s national team coach
19.01.2015
EHF EURO 2016 draw the ‘deepest’ in history
19.01.2015
Wroclaw becomes a place for everyone to gather
16.01.2015
Countdown clock revealed to mark ‘one year to go’ until EHF EURO 2016
14.01.2015
New era for younger age category tournaments begins in 2016
12.01.2015
Host cities get ready for Men’s EHF EURO 2016
04.11.2014
Montenegro remain the specialists for surprises
02.11.2014
Denmark and Serbia stand alone as group leaders
02.11.2014
Russia start qualifiers with a win; Germany beat Austria
02.11.2014
Back court shooters dominate in close Group 2 and 6 matches
01.11.2014
Slovenia, Sweden, Spain take second consecutive wins in EHF EURO 2016 Qualification
01.11.2014
Russia and Ukraine to join the race for EHF EURO 2016 on Sunday
31.10.2014
Handball experts talk Men's EHF EURO 2016
31.10.2014
Competition heats up in Group 2 and 4
31.10.2014
New coach, new hopes for Ukraine
31.10.2014
Finland challenge world champions Spain
30.10.2014
France and Denmark start EHF EURO 2016 Qualification campaigns with comfortable wins
30.10.2014
Big wins for Sweden and Croatia in first round of qualifiers
30.10.2014
EHF EURO 2014 finalists start next qualification campaign
29.10.2014
Csaszar's last-minute goal prevents Dujshebaev debut from failure
29.10.2014
Sigurdsson and Peric celebrate successful EHF EURO 2016 Qualification premiere courtside
29.10.2014
Lazarov's gala performance crushes Swiss hopes
29.10.2014
World champions Spain among the first to throw off EHF EURO 2016 Qualification
29.10.2014
Injury worries force Switzerland to change defence tactics
29.10.2014
Czech Republic's new era disrupted by injury woes
28.10.2014
Dujshebaev starts troublesome Hungarian adventure vs. Portugal
28.10.2014
Macedonians keen to continue qualification run
27.10.2014
In-form Bosnia aim to go all the way
27.10.2014
Live commentary: Austria versus Germany on ehfTV
26.10.2014
Portugal approaches EHF EURO 2016 qualifiers with "courage and determination"
24.10.2014
Gensheimer leads Germany to EHF EURO 2016 Qualification
24.10.2014
Russia's focus is on Portugal only
23.10.2014
Serbia under pressure to deliver after Czech fiasco
23.10.2014
Slovakia out to gain the handball world’s respect again
23.10.2014
EHF EURO 2016 qualifiers live on ehfTV.com
22.10.2014
Iceland enter qualification campaign without mastermind Palmarsson
22.10.2014
Besiktas Mogaz players make up the core of Turkey's national team
22.10.2014
Belarus want to continue their winning streak
21.10.2014
Slovenia are looking for a perfect start to EHF EURO 2016 qualification
21.10.2014
Talents step up as Szilagyi misses Austria's EHF EURO 2016 qualifiers
20.10.2014
Victor Tomas: "My best time is still to come"
20.10.2014
Onesta avoids any surprises and hopes for even more success
19.10.2014
Kim Andersson returns, while du Rietz quits
19.10.2014
Croatia look at EHF EURO 2016 qualifiers as the first warm-up for Qatar 2015
17.10.2014
Gudmundsson denies pressure, warns his team not to underestimate opponents
15.10.2014
Dujshebaev: "Hungary’s misfortune is my fortune"
15.10.2014
Norway put faith in young players for EHF EURO 2016 Qualification
14.10.2014
New start for Dutch men with new coach
11.10.2014
New faces in Montenegro's squad
08.10.2014
Talant Dujshebaev takes over Hungarian men's national team
01.10.2014
EHF reschedules EHF EURO 2016 qualifier between Russia and Ukraine
23.09.2014
Sigurdsson: "My wife agreed, so I said yes"
01.09.2014
Glandorf ends national team career
19.08.2014
Significant trust placed in Sigurdsson
12.08.2014
Sigurdsson takes Germany head coach job
07.07.2014
Christian Berge stays with Norway's national team
06.06.2014
Registration starts for Men's EHF EURO 2018
11.04.2014
Spain face Germany and Austria en route to EHF EURO 2016
11.04.2014
Host cities announced
11.04.2014
EHF EURO 2016 qualification groups drawn in Warsaw
11.04.2014
EHF EURO 2016 Qualification draw streamed live on official website
10.04.2014
Jurkiewicz: "Oh, there's a championship? Where do you play?"
09.04.2014
Voica quits as Romanian coach
07.04.2014
Draw procedures for EHF EURO events in Poland released
05.04.2014
Finland and Bosnia take the last two places in Qualification Round 2
04.04.2014
Estonia bow out with away win
03.04.2014
60 minutes to decide who continues on the road to Poland
02.04.2014
Favourites record victories on the path to the Men’s EHF EURO 2016
01.04.2014
Crunch time for six teams in EHF EURO 2016 Qualification
01.04.2014
Pressure mounts for Switzerland
01.04.2014
Bosnia's morale high despite injury worries
31.03.2014
After a 20-year absence Romania dream again of EHF EURO participation
23.09.2013
Rolf Brack takes over Swiss national team
27.06.2013
EHF EURO 2016 qualification play-offs drawn in Vienna
24.06.2013
Draw procedure for EHF EURO 2016 play-off qualification matches released
16.06.2013
Estonia qualify for EHF EURO 2016 play-offs
15.06.2013
Greece follow Finland to the play-offs
14.06.2013
Gates to play-offs are open for Greece and Estonia
13.06.2013
Finland qualify for EHF EURO 2016 qualification play-offs
10.06.2013
Ahead of their last chance, second ranked teams have homework to do
07.04.2013
Greece gain their third victory
07.04.2013
Estonia take easy victory, Finland draw in EHF EURO 2016 qualification
05.04.2013
Estonia, Greece, and Finland can make huge steps
04.04.2013
Clear home defeats for Great Britain and Ireland
04.04.2013
Finland a young team with the right attitude
04.04.2013
Belgium count on a victory
03.04.2013
Cyprus move past Luxembourg
03.04.2013
It is win or die for Luxembourg
02.04.2013
Small steps towards a greater goal
29.03.2013
Ireland ready for first home qualifiers
04.11.2012
Finland top the table after second win
03.11.2012
Second victories for Greece and Estonia
31.10.2012
Three clear victories in EHF EURO 2016 qualification openers
30.10.2012
Finland head coach cautiously optimistic
30.10.2012
Qualification for Men's EHF EURO 2016 about to start
30.10.2012
Ireland squad for tough Estonia trip announced
29.10.2012
Great Britain prepare for Greece challenge
08.10.2012
Kraśnicki re-elected as president of Polish Handball Federation
30.08.2012
Ireland prepare for EHF EURO 2016
21.08.2012
Ireland search for stars of the future
23.06.2012
Nine nations drawn for EHF EURO 2016
15.06.2012
EHF EURO 2016 qualification draw