Red Wolves take on Croatia, Czech Republic and Luxembourg in the second qualifying phase towards Euro 2026

The draw for the groups of the second qualifying phase with a view to the European Championship in 2026 has paired the Red Wolves (EHF 24), the Belgian national men’s handball team, with Croatia (EHF 9), the Czech Republic (EHF 17) on Thursday afternoon in Copenhagen. and Luxembourg (EHF 35).

Source: BELGA

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The matches will take place between November 2024 and May 11, 2025. The first two teams will ultimately qualify for the final phase of the European Championship, which will take place from January 15 to February 1, 2026 in Denmark, Sweden and Norway. The four best third places from the eight groups also advanced.

Defending champion France and the three host countries are automatically qualified.

“This draw can make us hope. The opponents are of a certain value, but I know the qualities of our team. There is still time until November to prepare as optimally as possible. We know Croatia well. We have a real chance of qualifying, we are going to work hard for it,” national coach Sylla was optimistic.

Program:

November 6-7, 2024: Croatia – Belgium

November 9-10, 2024: Belgium – Czech Republic

March 12-13, 2025: Luxembourg – Belgium

March 15-16, 2025: Belgium – Luxembourg

May 7-8, 2025: Belgium – Croatia

May 11, 2025: Czech Republic – Belgium