An EHF EURO every two years is an ideal milestone to evaluate how men’s handball at the highest level has evolved, as tactics advance and the speed of the game increases. 

As the sport changes, so do the challenges faced by the referees, and while the Rules of the Game must be implemented to the letter, officials at the EHF EURO 2026 will follow guidelines which highlight specific areas or aspects of a match where many crucial decisions will be made.