2019 Men's World Championship News overview
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Court of Appeal rejects Bosnia and Herzegovina claim

15.03.2018 - Decision of EHF Court of Handball to award World Championship qualification match to Switzerland upheld

Court of Handball suspends Vranjes for two matches

23.02.2018 - OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The Bosnian player receives the two-match ban plus a 500 € fine for the unsportsmanlike conudct in the qualification game against Switzerland.

Bosnia Herzegovina lodge appeal

21.02.2018 - Handball Federation of Bosnia Herzegovina appeals decision by EHF Court of Handball to uphold a protest from the Swiss Handball Federation following World Championship qualification clash

EHF Court of Handball upholds Swiss protest

16.02.2018 - Decision means Switzerland and not Bosnia Herzegovina will go through to compete in the next round of qualification for the 2019 Men’s World Championship.

Court of Handball opens case following Swiss protest

24.01.2018 - The EHF Court of Handball has opened legal proceedings following the match between Bosnia Herzegovina and Switzerland on 13 January 2018.

Netherlands, Lithuania and Portugal make the play-offs

14.01.2018 - QUALIFICATION REVIEW: Netherlands, Lithuania and Portugal follow Russia and Romania to qualification Phase 2 for the World Championship 2019.

Romania join Russia into play-offs

14.01.2018 - DAY REVIEW: A tense draw with Ukraine was enough for Romania to advance to the next phase of the World Championship Qualification, while several play-off tickets still have to be decided on Sunday

Italy stun Ukraine while Portugal are off to flying start

12.01.2018 - DAY REVIEW: A late winner kept Italy's hopes alive of getting a play-off spot in the next qualification phase for the Men's World Championship 2019, and Portugal routed Cyprus by 31 goals

Russia first to reach play-offs, Netherlands go back on top

11.01.2018 - DAY REVIEW: Russia secured top spot in Group 1 by defeating Slovakia for their fifth straight win, while the Netherlands overtook Belgium again atop of Group 5 in the first qualification stage for the Men's World Championship 2019

Belgium and Bosnia take crucial wins

10.01.2018 - DAY REVIEW: Belgium went top of Group 5 in Men's World Championship 2019 Qualification Phase 1 with a home win against Turkey, while Bosnia Herzegovina earned an important win in Switzerland in Group 6

Race for World Championship 2019 Play-off spots enters final lap

09.01.2018 - PREVIEW: From 10 to 14 January the first six participants of the play-offs en route to the World Champions 2019 in Germany and Denmark will be determined. All qualification group 3 matches will be broadcast live on ehfTV

Netherlands take back pole position, Switzerland seal second win

07.01.2018 - DAY REVIEW: The Netherlands are back in the lead in Group 5 of qualification phase 1 for the 2019 IHF Men's World Championship, as Belgium keep their play-off hopes alive.

Russia strong, one step closer to 2019

06.01.2018 - MATCH REVIEW: With an 11-goal-win at home against Luxembourg this afternoon, Russia took another major step towards the play-offs for the 2019 Men’s World Championship in Denmark and Germany.

Turkey take pole position after thriller against Netherlands

04.01.2018 - DAY REVIEW: Turkey clawed back a half-time deficit to beat the Netherlands at home while Slovakia and Belgium decisively won their 2019 IHF Men's World Championship qualification matches.

Clear away wins for Russia and Switzerland

03.01.2018 - DAY REVIEW: Luxembourg and Estonia go down at home in their respective groups, as the next set of qualifiers for the 2019 IHF Men´s World Championship got underway.

Russia and Netherlands want to continue winning streak

02.01.2018 - ROUND PREVIEW: The first qualification phase for the Men’s World Championship 2019 continues from Wednesday onwards with Russia, Slovakia and many more in action and a top match in Turkey

Netherlands make it two from two

29.10.2017 - REVIEW: The Netherlands top Group 5 after a win versus Belgium, while Slovakia and Turkey claim their first victories in World Championship 2019 Qualification Phase 1.

Russia dominate as Estonia overturn Bosnia

28.10.2017 - REVIEW: Russia crushed hosts Finland while Estonia gained revenge for their round 1 defeat by Bosnia in the Men's World Championship 2019 Qualification.

Russia cruise to the top of Group 1

26.10.2017 - REVIEW: Strong favourites Russia didn't disappoint, as they ran out 10-goal winners over Slovakia in the Men's World Championship 2019 Qualification

Two incredible comebacks for two thrilling draws

25.10.2017 - ROUND REVIEW: The first day of World Championship 2019 Qualification Phase 1 matches sees clear wins for the Netherlands and Bosnia-Herzegovina, while Turkey, Belgium, Luxembourg and Finland all claim one point.

Big names enter road to Men’s World Championship 2019

24.10.2017 - PREVIEW: The Qualification Europe to the Men’s World Championship 2019 in Denmark and Germany throws off this week – and big European teams such as Russia are already forced to deliver

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16.08.2017
Lithuania and Portugal to organise qualification tournaments
09.08.2017
Kosovo, Georgia receive first right to host qualification tournaments
08.08.2017
Draw to decide hosting rights for World Championship Qualification
18.07.2017
World Championship 2019 Qualification draw took place in Vienna
14.07.2017
Tuesday’s draw marks first step towards the World Championship 2019