The teams entered the final straight of their preparations, with the days flying by as the final touches are put in place in the five venues – three in Croatia and one each in Denmark and Norway – that are ready to host the biggest handball event on earth.

For the third edition in a row, 32 teams are ready to fight for the big prize, with both powerhouses and underdogs dotting up the final Is before the start of the 29th edition of the IHF Men's World Championship.

Learn more about the participating teams here, in our mini-site, where you can find every relevant piece of information about the 2025 IHF Men's World Championship.

The final schedule for the 2025 IHF Men’s World Championship, which will take place between 14 January and 2 February 2025, has already been announced, with tickets still being sold for all venues in Croatia, Denmark and Norway, including for the final weekend in Oslo, Norway. 

The official ball of the competition was also released. The new A5000 Croatia/Denmark/Norway 2025 Edition handball was developed based on the A5000 Handball, the official ball for international competitions held by the International Handball Federation (IHF). The special edition ball features a custom design using the national colours of the three organising countries, featuring the red and white of Croatia, Denmark and Norway, while the blue of Norway and Croatia is also represented.

Media accreditations for the 2025 IHF Men’s World Championship is now open, and you can register for your accreditation here: https://media.inspiredbyhandball.com/.