European Handball Federation - 2026 / News overview

France back to full strength as round 3 wraps up

04.03.2026 - France welcome back a key duo, the Netherlands start a new era and six teams target their first points as Women’s EHF EURO 2026 Qualifiers round 3 wraps up

5 points on the EHF EURO Cup clash Hungary versus Denmark

04.03.2026 - 2024 medallists Hungary and Denmark will meet in a Highlight Match as the Women’s EHF EURO Cup 2026 returns

Job opening: Accountant

04.03.2026 - The European Handball Federation is looking for an accountant to join its team in Vienna

Greece vs Israel qualifiers called off

04.03.2026 - In the light of the developments in the Middle East, the EHF has called off the Women’s EHF EURO 2026 Qualifiers encounter, Greece vs Israel, initially scheduled for 8 March

Thrilling round 3 sees two groups still wide open

03.03.2026 - Kiel and Hannover first teams through to quarter-finals; Irun and Granollers knocked out

Empowering women on the court: EHF holds Female Referee Course

03.03.2026 - The Female Referee Course, organised by the EHF, will take place in Croatia on 20 April, as part of the commitment to developing the sport

Highlight Match quiz: How well do you know Monique Tijsterman?

03.03.2026 - Test your knowledge of Austria women's handball team coach Monique Tijsterman

Hungary and Denmark in the spotlight as EHF EURO Cup returns

03.03.2026 - Poland host new world champions in the Women’s EHF EURO Cup 2026, with three other exciting clashes on Wednesday and Thursday

Housheer's game: "My coach used to call me a wild horse"

03.03.2026 - Györ's Dutch right back and goal-getter Dion Housheer talks about creativity and her development into a complete player

Unbeaten teams collide as Women's EHF EURO 2026 Qualifiers resume

03.03.2026 - Iceland look to end Montenegro's perfect start, the Faroe Islands eye history while North Macedonia and Belgium hunt their first points

Battle for final rankings continues as group phase nears conclusion

02.03.2026 - While the teams qualified for the next rounds have already been decided, the fight for group rankings continues

Shaping the future: Women’s Handball Roadmap 2029

02.03.2026 - The EHF commits to elevating women’s handball through five strategic development pillars

Where to watch the Women's EHF EURO 2026 Qualifiers

02.03.2026 - Round 3 and 4 of the qualifiers and the EHF EURO Cup this week get broad coverage on the EHF's channels

10 teams with chance to book knockout stage this week

02.03.2026 - Round 3 of the EHF European League Men 2025/26 main round sees 10 sides with the chance to secure progression — and others risking elimination

EHF EURO Qualifier Israel vs Greece postponed

01.03.2026 - The European Handball Federation has postponed the Women's EHF EURO 2026 Qualifiers encounter, Israel vs Greece

Magdeburg drop their first point, Sporting stun Aalborg in MOTW

26.02.2026 - In an eventful evening, Magdeburg lost their first point of the season while Kielce were the only team to take points away

Honouring excellence in beach handball

26.02.2026 - Beach handball MVPs Oliver Middell and Asun Batista received their EHF Excellence Awards 2025 trophies on Thursday

Draw decides thrilling EHF Beach Handball Championship 2026 groups

26.02.2026 - The 24 men’s and women’s participants at the EHF Beach Handball Championship 2026 in July have been divided into groups for the preliminary round

YAC17 teams discover Beach Handball EURO 2026 group opponents

26.02.2026 - The draw on Thursday decided the preliminary round groups for the YAC17 EHF Beach Handball EURO 2026, to be played in July in Zagreb, Croatia