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Handball: Portugal will fight for fifth place at the European Championship

Portugal will compete for fifth place at the European Handball Championship after Norway's defeat to Denmark in the Main Round, with Germany's victory over France also affecting Group I standings. The result secures Portugal a spot at the next World Championship and gives the national team an opportunity to better its best-ever finish, a target the coach says he is determined to pursue as he seeks further progress at the tournament.

Público28 Jan

Handball: Portugal will fight for fifth place at the European Championship

Portugal faces Germany at the European Handball Championship

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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.

Observador22 Jan

Portugal faces Germany at the European Handball Championship

Portugal to face Spain, Iran, and the United States in the Beach Handball World Championship

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The Portuguese men's national team will face Spain, Iran, and the United States in Group A of the Beach Handball World Championship in June, as determined by the draw held today in Zagreb, which will host the tournament.

rtp.pt8h ago

Portugal to face Spain, Iran, and the United States in the Beach Handball World Championship

IHF BH World Championship 2026: Portugal learns its opponents for the 2026 Beach Handball World Championship

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Portugal discovers the teams it will face in the upcoming 2026 Beach Handball World Championship.

Federação de Andebol de Portugal10h ago

Three national records and qualification for Portugal at the World Athletics Relays

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The first day of the World Athletics Relays, taking place in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, yielded three national records for Portugal today in the women's and mixed 4x100 metres and the 4x400 metres relays, with all teams securing qualification.

rtp.pt11h ago