2023 World Women's Handball Championship

The 2023 IHF World Women's Handball Championship will be 26th edition of the championship, organised by the International Handball Federation (IHF), from 29 November to 17 December 2023. to be jointly hosted by Denmark, Norway and Sweden. It will be the third time in handball history that the championship is jointly hosted, the first in Sweden, and also the first to be played in three countries.[1]

2023 World Women's Handball Championship
Tournament details
Host countries Denmark
 Norway
 Sweden
Dates29 November – 17 December
Teams32 (from 5 confederations)
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Bidding process

After Russia's withdrawal, Denmark/Norway/Sweden and Hungary entered their bids for hosting the tournament, which was awarded to the three Nordic countries by IHF Council at its meeting held in Paris, France on 28 January 2017.[2]

Venues

The Nordic joint bid included the following six host cities and venues:

Herning Frederikshavn Stavanger
Jyske Bank Boxen
Capacity: 15,000
Arena Nord
Capacity: 2,800
Stavanger Idrettshall
Capacity: 4,100
Trondheim Helsingborg Gothenburg
Trondheim Spektrum
Capacity: 8,800
Helsingborg Arena
Capacity: 5,500
Scandinavium
Capacity: 12,000

The Hungarian bid included the same cities and venues as the bid that was presented for the 2021 championship.

Qualification

Competition Dates Host Vacancies Qualified
Host countries 28 January 2017 3  Denmark
 Norway
 Sweden
2022 European Championship 4–20 November 2022  Montenegro
 North Macedonia
 Slovenia
3[3]  France
 Montenegro
 Netherlands
European qualification 2 November 2022 – 12 April 2023 10[3]  Croatia
 Czech Republic
 Germany
 Hungary
 Poland
 Romania
 Serbia
 Slovenia
 Spain
 Ukraine
2022 African Championship 9–19 November 2022  Senegal 4  Angola
 Cameroon
 Congo
 Senegal
2022 South and Central American Championship 15–19 November 2022  Argentina 2[4]  Argentina
 Brazil
2022 Asian Championship 24 November – 4 December 2022  South Korea 5[1]  China
 Iran
 Japan
 Kazakhstan
 South Korea
2023 Central American Championship 28 February – 4 March 2023  Nicaragua 2  Chile
 Paraguay
2023 Nor.Ca. Women's Championship 4–11 June 2023  Greenland 1
Wild card 2[1]

^ 1. If a country from Oceania (Australia) participating in the Asian Championships finished within the top 5, it would have qualified for the World Championships. As it finished sixth or lower, the place was transferred to the wild card spot.

Qualified teams

CountryQualified asQualification datePrevious appearances in tournament[lower-alpha 1]
 DenmarkCo-hosts28 January 201721 (1957, 1962, 1965, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
 Norway21 (1971, 1973, 1975, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
 Sweden11 (1957, 1990, 1993, 1995, 2001, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
 FranceSemifinalists of 2022 European Championship15 November 202215 (1986, 1990, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
 Montenegro6 (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
 AngolaSemifinalists of 2022 African Championship16 November 202216 (1990, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
 Congo6 (1982, 1999, 2001, 2007, 2009, 2021)
 Cameroon3 (2005, 2017, 2021)
 Senegal1 (2019)
 NetherlandsTop 6 of 2022 European Championship13 (1971, 1973, 1978, 1986, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
 ArgentinaTop two of 2022 Central and South American Championship18 November 202211 (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
 Brazil14 (1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
 IranTop five of 2022 Asian Championship27 November 20221 (2021)
 South Korea28 November 202219 (1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
 Japan30 November 202220 (1962, 1965, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1986, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
 China17 (1986, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
 Kazakhstan3 December 20226 (2007, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2019, 2021)
 ChileTop two of 2023 Central American Championship3 March 20231 (2009)
 Paraguay4 (2007, 2013, 2017, 2021)
 UkraineEuropean play-off winner11 April 20237 (1995, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009)
 Czech Republic7 (1995, 1997, 1999, 2003, 2013, 2017, 2021)
 Germany12 April 202314 (1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
 Slovenia7 (1997, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2017, 2019, 2021)
 Croatia7 (1995, 1997, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2021)
 Serbia5 (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
 Hungary23 (1957, 1962, 1965, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
 Poland17 (1957, 1962, 1965, 1973, 1975, 1978, 1986, 1990, 1993, 1997, 1999, 2005, 2007, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2021)
 Spain11 (1993, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
 Romania25 (1957, 1962, 1965, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
  1. Bold indicates champion for that year, Italics indicates host for that year.

Draw

The draw will take place on 6 July 2023 in Gothenburg, Sweden.[5]

Preliminary round

The schedule was announced on 1 March 2023.[6]

Group A

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 A1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Main round
2 A2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 A3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 A4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Presidents Cup
First match(es) will be played on 1 December 2023. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
1 December 2023 A1 v A3 Scandinavium, Gothenburg
1 December 2023 A2 v A4 Scandinavium, Gothenburg

3 December 2023 A4 v A1 Scandinavium, Gothenburg
3 December 2023 A2 v A3 Scandinavium, Gothenburg

5 December 2023 A3 v A4 Scandinavium, Gothenburg
5 December 2023 A1 v A2 Scandinavium, Gothenburg

Group B

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 B1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Main round
2 B2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 B3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 B4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Presidents Cup
First match(es) will be played on 30 November 2023. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
30 November 2023 B1 v B3 Helsingborg Arena, Helsingborg
30 November 2023 B2 v B4 Helsingborg Arena, Helsingborg

2 December 2023 B4 v B1 Helsingborg Arena, Helsingborg
2 December 2023 B2 v B3 Helsingborg Arena, Helsingborg

4 December 2023 B3 v B4 Helsingborg Arena, Helsingborg
4 December 2023 B1 v B2 Helsingborg Arena, Helsingborg

Group C

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 C1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Main round
2 C2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 C3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 C4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Presidents Cup
First match(es) will be played on 29 November 2023. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
29 November 2023 C1 v C3 Stavanger Idrettshall, Stavanger
29 November 2023 C2 v C4 Stavanger Idrettshall, Stavanger

1 December 2023 C4 v C1 Stavanger Idrettshall, Stavanger
1 December 2023 C2 v C3 Stavanger Idrettshall, Stavanger

3 December 2023 C3 v C4 Stavanger Idrettshall, Stavanger
3 December 2023 C1 v C2 Stavanger Idrettshall, Stavanger

Group D

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 D1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Main round
2 D2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 D3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 D4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Presidents Cup
First match(es) will be played on 30 November 2023. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
30 November 2023 D1 v D3 Stavanger Idrettshall, Stavanger
30 November 2023 D2 v D4 Stavanger Idrettshall, Stavanger

2 December 2023 D4 v D1 Stavanger Idrettshall, Stavanger
2 December 2023 D2 v D3 Stavanger Idrettshall, Stavanger

4 December 2023 D3 v D4 Stavanger Idrettshall, Stavanger
4 December 2023 D1 v D2 Stavanger Idrettshall, Stavanger

Group E

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 E1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Main round
2 E2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 E3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 E4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Presidents Cup
First match(es) will be played on 1 December 2023. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
1 December 2023 E1 v E3 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning
1 December 2023 E2 v E4 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

3 December 2023 E4 v E1 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning
3 December 2023 E2 v E3 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

5 December 2023 E3 v E4 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning
5 December 2023 E1 v E2 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

Group F

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 F1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Main round
2 F2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 F3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 F4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Presidents Cup
First match(es) will be played on 30 November 2023. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
30 November 2023 F1 v F3 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning
30 November 2023 F2 v F4 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

2 December 2023 F4 v F1 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning
2 December 2023 F2 v F3 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

4 December 2023 F3 v F4 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning
4 December 2023 F1 v F2 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

Group G

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 G1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Main round
2 G2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 G3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 G4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Presidents Cup
First match(es) will be played on 29 November 2023. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
29 November 2023 G1 v G3 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn
29 November 2023 G2 v G4 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

1 December 2023 G4 v G1 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn
1 December 2023 G2 v G3 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

3 December 2023 G3 v G4 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn
3 December 2023 G1 v G2 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

Group H

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 H1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Main round
2 H2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 H3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 H4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Presidents Cup
First match(es) will be played on 30 November 2023. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
30 November 2023 H1 v H3 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn
30 November 2023 H2 v H4 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

2 December 2023 H4 v H1 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn
2 December 2023 H2 v H3 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

4 December 2023 H3 v H4 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn
4 December 2023 H1 v H2 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

Presidents Cup

Group I

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 A4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25th place game
2 B4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27th place game
3 C4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29th place game
4 D4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31st place game
First match(es) will be played on 7 December 2023. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
7 December 2023 A4 v B4 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn
7 December 2023 C4 v D4 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

9 December 2023 A4 v C4 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn
9 December 2023 B4 v D4 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

11 December 2023 D4 v A4 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn
11 December 2023 B4 v C4 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

Group II

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 E4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25th place game
2 F4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27th place game
3 G4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29th place game
4 H4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31st place game
First match(es) will be played on 6 December 2023. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
6 December 2023 G4 v H4 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

7 December 2023 E4 v F4 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

9 December 2023 E4 v G4 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn
9 December 2023 F4 v H4 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

11 December 2023 H4 v E4 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn
11 December 2023 F4 v G4 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

31st place game

13 December 2023 I4 v II4 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

29th place game

13 December 2023 I3 v II3 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

27th place game

13 December 2023 I2 v II2 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

25th place game

13 December 2023 I1 v II1 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

Main round

All points obtained in the preliminary round against teams that advance aswell, are carried over.

Group I

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 A1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Quarterfinals
2 B1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 A2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 B2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 A3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 B3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played on 7 December 2023. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
7 December 2023 A1 v B3 Scandinavium, Gothenburg
7 December 2023 B1 v A2 Scandinavium, Gothenburg
7 December 2023 A3 v B2 Scandinavium, Gothenburg

9 December 2023 A2 v B3 Scandinavium, Gothenburg
9 December 2023 B2 v A1 Scandinavium, Gothenburg
9 December 2023 A3 v B1 Scandinavium, Gothenburg

11 December 2023 B1 v A1 Scandinavium, Gothenburg
11 December 2023 B2 v A2 Scandinavium, Gothenburg
11 December 2023 B3 v A3 Scandinavium, Gothenburg

Group II

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 C1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Quarterfinals
2 D1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 C2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 D2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 C3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 D3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played on 6 December 2023. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
6 December 2023 C1 v D3 Trondheim Spektrum, Trondheim
6 December 2023 D1 v C2 Trondheim Spektrum, Trondheim
6 December 2023 C3 v D2 Trondheim Spektrum, Trondheim

8 December 2023 C2 v D3 Trondheim Spektrum, Trondheim
8 December 2023 D2 v C1 Trondheim Spektrum, Trondheim
8 December 2023 C3 v D1 Trondheim Spektrum, Trondheim

10 December 2023 D1 v C1 Trondheim Spektrum, Trondheim
10 December 2023 D2 v C2 Trondheim Spektrum, Trondheim
10 December 2023 D3 v C3 Trondheim Spektrum, Trondheim

Group III

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 E1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Quarterfinals
2 F1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 E2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 F2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 E3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 F3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played on 7 December 2023. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
7 December 2023 E1 v F3 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning
7 December 2023 F1 v E2 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning
7 December 2023 E3 v F2 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

9 December 2023 E2 v F3 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning
9 December 2023 F2 v E1 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning
9 December 2023 E3 v F1 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

11 December 2023 F1 v E1 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning
11 December 2023 F2 v E2 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning
11 December 2023 F3 v E3 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

Group IV

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 G1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Quarterfinals
2 H1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 G2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 H2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 G3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 H3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played on 6 December 2023. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head number of goals scored; 5) goal difference.
6 December 2023 G1 v H3 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn
6 December 2023 H1 v G2 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn
6 December 2023 G3 v H2 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

8 December 2023 G2 v H3 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn
8 December 2023 H2 v G1 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn
8 December 2023 G3 v H1 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

10 December 2023 H1 v G1 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn
10 December 2023 H2 v G2 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn
10 December 2023 H3 v G3 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn

Final round

Bracket

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
13 December
 
 
I1
 
15 December
 
III2
 
 
 
13 December
 
 
 
II1
 
17 December
 
IV2
 
 
 
12 December
 
 
 
III1
 
15 December
 
I2
 
 
 
12 December
 
 Third place
 
IV1
 
17 December
 
II2
 
 
 
 
 
 

5–8th place playoffs

 
5–8th place semifinalsFifth place
 
      
 
15 December
 
 
 
 
17 December
 
 
 
 
 
15 December
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Seventh place
 
 
17 December
 
 
 
 
 
 

Quarterfinals

12 December 2023 II1 v IV2 Trondheim Spektrum, Trondheim

12 December 2023 IV1 v II2 Trondheim Spektrum, Trondheim

13 December 2023 I1 v III2 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

13 December 2023 III1 v I2 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

5–8th place semifinals

15 December 2023 LQF1 v LQF3 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

15 December 2023 LQF2 v LQF4 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

Semifinals

15 December 2023 WQF1 v WQF3 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

15 December 2023 WQF2 v WQF4 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

Seventh place game

17 December 2023 LSF1 v LSF2 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

Fifth place game

17 December 2023 WSF1 v WSF2 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

Third place game

17 December 2023 LSF1 v LSF2 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

Final

17 December 2023 WSF1 v WSF2 Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

Final ranking

Places 1 to 8 and 25 to 32 will be decided by play-off or knock-out. The losers of the quarter-finals will be ranked 5th to 8th according to the places in the main round, points gained and goal difference. Teams finishing third in the main round will be ranked 9th to 12th, teams finishing fourth in the main round 13th to 16th, teams finishing fifth in the main round 17th to 20th and teams ranked sixth 21st to 24th. In case of a tie in points gained, the goal difference of the main round will be taken into account, then number of goals scored. If teams will still be equal, number of points gained in the preliminary round will be considered followed by the goal difference and then number of goals scored in the preliminary round.

Rank Team
1st place, gold medalist(s)
2nd place, silver medalist(s)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
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Qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics and the 2025 World Women's Handball Championship

References

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