A two-leg tie ended in heartbreak for Ukraine, who lost by two goals on aggregate. The team will regroup and focus on upcoming tournaments.
The Ukrainian men’s handball team has prematurely ended its bid to reach the 2027 World Championship after losing in a two-legged tie to Slovakia.
Over the two legs, the Ukrainians lost 56:58 (first leg 24:27, second leg 32:31).
Slovakia advanced to the third round of qualifying and will face North Macedonia in that round.
The 2027 Men’s Handball World Championship will be hosted by Germany.
Summary and Outlook
After this stage of the qualifiers, the Ukrainian team will focus on further preparation and new challenges in upcoming tournaments.
