28.01.2026, 05:20
Portugal defeat Spain to finish main round on a high

The Costa brothers shine in Portugal's first Men's EHF EURO victory against Spain

Two days ago, Spain beat France with tactical masterclass at the Men's EHF EURO 2026. On Wednesday, their performance was far different, losing against Portugal for the first time at an EHF EURO final tournament.

Thanks to the 35:27 win, the Costa brothers and their teammates are still in the race for the 5/6 placement match on Friday, which would guarantee them a direct spot at the 2027 IHF World Championship — but they rely the results of the other games.

TEXT: EHF / Björn Pazen