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.

Público3h ago

Portugal aims to progress in European Handball

RTP Notícias5h ago

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.

RTP Notícias5h ago

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.

Expresso16 Jan

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.

RTP Notícias16 Jan

A champion's start at the European Handball Championship: Portugal beats Romania

Portugal opened the European Handball Championship with a victory over Romania.

Diário de Notícias16 Jan

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.

Público16 Jan

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).

Observador16 Jan

Portugal begins qualifying campaign for the 2027 Women's Football World Cup in Paços de Ferreira

Portugal begins its qualification campaign for the 2027 Women's World Cup with matches in Paços de Ferreira and Barcelos in March, the Portuguese Football Federation said today.

RTP Notícias16 Jan

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.

RTP Notícias16 Jan

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.

Dinheiro Vivo16 Jan

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.

RTP Notícias16 Jan

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.

RTP Notícias16 Jan

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.

Correio da Manhã16 Jan

And after the World Cup? The European Championship is next. 'We're performing miracles'

After finishing fourth at the World Cup, the Portuguese delegation departs for Denmark 'capable of anything'. In an interview with Observador, Miguel Laranjeiro, president of the FAP, says that Portugal 'continues to do a lot with little'.

Observador16 Jan

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

The Portugal News16 Jan

Portuguese continue to excel at the Dakar and claim a marquee car stage

Portuguese competitors are maintaining strong form at the Dakar Rally, claiming a high-profile stage in the cars.

Diário de Notícias15 Jan

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.

RTP Notícias15 Jan

Os Heróis do Mar vão de "costas quentes" por mais história

Observador15 Jan

'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.

Observador13 Jan

Erick encara luta pelo título de futsal como se fosse o primeiro

RTP Notícias12 Jan

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.

RTP Notícias11 Jan

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.

RTP Notícias11 Jan