Zamalek will begin their journey in the 2026 Club World Handball Cup, also known as the Super Globe, against Los Angeles on Thursday. The match is part of the preliminary round and will take place at 8 pm at the New Administrative Capital arena. The Egyptian club is aiming for a strong start in the tournament, which will feature 10 top clubs from around the world. Zamalek's handball team has a 22-player squad for the competition.
The 2026 Club World Handball Cup, now in its 19th edition, will run from September 24 to October 1. Ten prominent clubs will compete for the title, including Zamalek and Al Ahly from Egypt. Other participants include Barcelona, the defending champions from Spain, and teams from various continents. The tournament features a new format, with six teams directly advancing to the group stage and four teams competing in the preliminary round.
Zamalek's 22-player squad for the Super Globe includes goalkeepers Hesham El-Sebky, Mohamed Sami, and Youssef Nagie. The team also features players like Mohamed Momen, Bilal Masoud, Hassan Kadah, and Yahia El-Kerdi. Other notable players in the squad are Omar Sadek, Hamza Tawfik, and Ziadeh Hashad. The team's coach has selected a diverse and experienced group of players for the competition.
The Club World Handball Cup has undergone changes in its format compared to previous editions. The new format ensures that all participating teams play matches throughout the tournament, eliminating the possibility of a team being eliminated after a single loss. The competition features two groups of four teams each, with the top teams from each group advancing to the final.
Barcelona, the reigning champions, are seeking their seventh title in the tournament. They will be competing against other top teams, including Füchse Berlin from Germany, and Bayanihan from Kuwait. The tournament will also feature teams from Africa, South America, and Oceania. The competition promises to be intense, with teams vying for the top spot.
The ON Sport channels will broadcast the 2026 Club World Handball Cup in Egypt and the Middle East and North Africa region. The tournament's schedule includes two matches on Thursday: Füchse Berlin vs. Sydney University and Los Angeles vs. Zamalek. The competition will determine the two teams that will complete the group stage lineup.
The 2026 Club World Handball Cup will feature matches to determine the final standings, including the fifth to eighth-place matches and the ninth and tenth-place matches. The tournament's format ensures that all teams play a minimum of three matches. The competition will conclude with the final match between the top teams from each group.
Key points
- Zamalek faces Los Angeles in the Club World Cup handball opener on Thursday.
- The 2026 Club World Handball Cup features 10 top clubs from around the world.
- Barcelona seeks their seventh title in the tournament.
