Portugal draw delays qualification for the 'main round' at the European Handball Championship
The national handball team drew 29-29 with North Macedonia and must wait for the match against Denmark to secure progression at Euro 2026.
Portugal aims to progress in European Handball
RTP reports Portugal's national handball team faces North Macedonia in Group B at the European Championship today, with qualification for the Main Round at stake. The match matters for supporters and for scheduling travel or fan events; those following the team should check kick‑off times and local broadcast arrangements.
Portugal draw with North Macedonia, complicating qualification for the Main Round
The Portuguese national team drew with North Macedonia on Sunday, 29-29, in the second matchday of Group B at the European Handball Championship, postponing to the final matchday the chance to qualify for the competition's Main Round.
They're not easing up — they want a medal
Handball. After finishing fourth at the World Championship, the national team will reach the European Championship final tournament for the ninth time in ten possible editions since 2020. Pressure is already calling the shots.
Denmark beats North Macedonia and joins Portugal at the top of Group B
Co-host Denmark beat North Macedonia 36-24 today in Herning, joining Portugal at the top of Group B of the European Handball Championship on the opening day of the preliminary round.
Portugal starts the European Handball Championship with a convincing win
The national team defeated Romania and got their European campaign off to the best possible start.
Two records, a scare and a routine rout to start
After a hesitant start, the national team went on to a comfortable victory in their European Championship opener against Romania, with record goal tallies at half-time and at the final whistle in the competition and an unlucky moment for Martim (40-34).
European Handball Championship — Portugal v Romania
Portugal begins its ninth appearance in the final stages of the European Handball Championships, its fourth consecutive appearance, where it will aim to match or improve on the sixth place it achieved in the 2020 edition.
2026 European Handball Championship kicks off with Portugal on court and among the referees
The 2026 European Handball Championship begins with Portugal participating as a team and with Portuguese officials appointed to referee matches.
European Handball Championship 2026: Portugal make their debut against Romania this Friday
The national handball team begins its campaign in Group B of the Men’s EHF EURO 2026 this Friday against Romania, in a match scheduled for 17:00 at the Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning, broadcast live on RTP2. The Portuguese team arrived in Denmark on Wednesday and will make final adjustments on Thursday before the tournament gets underway.
European Handball Championship 2026: Portugal make their debut against Romania this Friday
Portugal's national handball team begin their campaign in Group B of the Men's EHF EURO 2026 this Friday against Romania, with kick‑off scheduled for 17:00 at the Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning, live on RTP2. The Portuguese squad arrived in Denmark on Wednesday and will make final adjustments on Thursday before the tournament opener.
Portugal kick off at the European Handball Championship aiming to match or improve on their sixth-place finish
The team led by Paulo Jorge Pereira will face a side making its fourth appearance in the final tournament — its best finish was ninth in 1996.
Second half opens with 'Leão' injured and 'Ganso' in trouble
Sporting host Casa Pia in the opening match of the second half of the league. Also, Portugal make their debut tomorrow at the European Handball Championship.
Portugal makes its debut in the European Handball Championship
Home News Portugal makes its debut in the European Handball Championship Portugal makes its debut in the European Handball Championship Portugal begins its ninth appearance in the final stages of the European Handball Championship, the fourth in a row, where it will seek to replicate or even impr
Handball Euro 2026: Players aim to improve on sixth-place finish
Players from the national handball team said they are in Herning, Denmark, to establish themselves as 'one of the best teams' and to improve on the sixth place they achieved at Euro 2020.
'We're not afraid', says national handball coach
'There were coaches who wouldn't greet me,' the coach confided on the way to Euro 2026. Paulo Jorge Pereira celebrates the Portuguese team's continued success in earning international respect.
Handball: Portugal beat hosts to win Spain International Tournament
The Portuguese national handball team won the Spain International Tournament today, defeating the hosts 34-31 in the final in a private preparatory event ahead of Euro 2026.
Handball/European Championship: José Ferreira speaks of an "inexplicable feeling" on realising his dream
Winger José Ferreira, one of six debutants in the Portuguese handball squad at the finals, says he feels an “inexplicable feeling” after being called up to the European Championship and promises to do everything to help the Portuguese team.
Portugal reach final of Spain International Handball Tournament
The Portuguese national handball team qualified today for the final of the Spain International Handball Tournament, a preparatory event for Euro 2026, after Egypt failed to beat Iran by more than 21 goals (42-24).
Diogo Rêma undergoes surgery after anterior cruciate ligament tear in knee and will miss European Handball Championship
Goalkeeper Diogo Rêma has undergone surgery after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, FC Porto announced today, with the Portuguese international set to miss the European Handball Championship.
