Portugal, nicknamed the 'Heroes of the Sea', begin the Main Round of the 2026 European Handball Championship against Germany after topping Group B with five points. Both sides carry two bonus points into Group I, but the match pits Portugal’s momentum and compact defence against Germany’s pedigree (European champions in 2004 and 2016) and likely vocal home support. The result will shape qualification dynamics in the Main Round, with tactical discipline and game management expected to decide a tight contest.