The 2026 World Club Handball Championship continues today, Tuesday, September 29, in Egypt, which is hosting the event for the third time in a row. The championship is being held at the New Capital's Club Hall from September 24 to October 1. A total of 10 teams from different continents are participating in this edition, making it the largest participation in the history of the World Club Handball Championships.
Today's matches feature four exciting games. The first match will see Zamalek face off against Pinheiros at 1:15 PM. This will be followed by a match between Barcelona and Magdeburg at 3:30 PM. The third match will be between Veszprem and Al-Kuwait at 5:45 PM, and the final match of the day will feature Al-Ahly against Füchse Berlin at 8:00 PM.
The participating teams in this edition represent various continents, including Al-Ahly from Egypt as the host, Barcelona from Spain as the defending champion, Al-Kuwait from Kuwait as the Asian representative, and Magdeburg from Morocco as the African representative. Other teams include Füchse Berlin from Germany, Pinheiros from Brazil, Los Angeles from the United States, Sydney from Australia, Veszprem from Hungary, and Zamalek from Egypt.
The championship format features a preliminary round, followed by a group stage. In the preliminary round, Zamalek defeated Los Angeles, while Veszprem beat Sydney University, securing their spots in the group stage. The group stage will be followed by matches to determine the final rankings, with the top two teams competing for the championship and the teams that finish second in their groups playing for the bronze medal.
The teams that finish third in their groups will compete for the fifth and sixth places, while the teams that finish fourth will play to determine the seventh and eighth places. The matches will be broadcast exclusively on ON Sport and the ON Sport application.
This edition of the World Club Handball Championship features the largest participation in its history, with 10 teams from different continents. The championship is a significant event in the handball calendar, and fans are eagerly anticipating the matches.
Al-Ahly's match against Füchse Berlin is expected to be a challenging one, given the strong performance of the German team. Zamalek's match against Pinheiros will also be closely watched, as both teams have a strong following.
Key points
- The 2026 World Club Handball Championship is being hosted by Egypt for the third consecutive time.
- A total of 10 teams from different continents are participating in this edition of the championship.
- Today's matches feature four exciting games, including Al-Ahly against Füchse Berlin and Zamalek against Pinheiros.
