Austria's handball men: In the European Championship adventure against Germany and Spain!

Austria's handball men: In the European Championship adventure against Germany and Spain!

Wien-Fünfhaus, Österreich - Austria's handball men's national team will take place in Group A The draw, which took place in Herning on May 15, 2025, provides Austria against strong opponents such as Germany, Spain and Serbia. The games in this group are also played in Herning, with the dates for the games to be determined on the 15th, 17th and 19th of January 2026. This EM will be the fifth participation of Austria in a row.

Austria achieved the qualification for the tournament with a narrow 34: 33 victory against Switzerland. In qualification, the team was already against Germany, with a draw (26:26) at home and a defeat (26:31). ÖHB sports director Patrick Fölser commented on the group as a "monster group", but also found that Austria could definitely score in the past.

new team boss and challenges

With Iker Romero, Austria has a new team leader who replaces Ales Pajovic. Romero will play in one of his first games against his home country, Spain. The team took eighth place in the past EM 2024 and will try to assert themselves in this highly competitive group.

The challenges will be varied. Favorite teams such as France, Denmark and Sweden have already left the competition, which does not make the situation easier for Austria. The encounters against Germany and Croatia in particular could be decisive. The fans can also look forward to the intensive public viewing in the Austria-Haus, even if its visibility is limited.

handball culture in Austria

handball has a central role in Austria, especially in Vienna. The Margareten district, known for its high population density and diverse social structure, is a center of handball. Here Nikola Bilek, a prominent handball player, plays for the German club Kiel and is part of the European Championship squad. The support of the audience is described as intensive and the fans hope for successful achievements of the local team.

Tactical means in handball, such as goalkeeper parades and preventing fouls, play a crucial role in success. The lack of consideration of women in the national anthem during the games, a topic that is under discussion is also to be observed critically.

The upcoming European Championship is not only a sporting competition, but also a platform for discussion about important social issues in the context of handball.

For more information on the group constellations and current developments, interested parties can be the articles from vienna.at and fm4 consult.