The big day has arrived: on Sunday, February 2, 2025, the final of the Handball World Championship will take place, featuring Croatia challenging Denmark, one of the co-hosting nations, with ambitions to dethrone the talented team. The final is set to start at 6 PM at the Unity Arena in Oslo. Croatia reached this stage by narrowly defeating France with a score of 31-28 in the semifinals. Now, they face the formidable Danish team, who has proven to be the standout throughout the tournament.
Denmark has rolled through the World Championship with remarkable performance, having decisively won each of their matches. Their scores against Algeria, Germany, and Portugal were impressive, with them scoring over 40 goals against Portugal in the semifinals (40-27). Can Denmark triumph again and secure their fourth consecutive world title, or will Croatia surprise everyone?
Viewers can catch the finale between Croatia and Denmark live across several platforms. Eurosport 1 will broadcast the game on free television, starting coverage just before kick-off. It is noted as the only channel offering full coverage of the match without any charge. Meanwhile, the streaming service discovery+ will provide live coverage for subscribers. For those who prefer to watch online, DAZN and Sportdeutschland.TV will also stream the game, but viewers may need subscriptions to access full services.
Croatia faces their biggest trial yet, moving from their home court advantage where they played all previous games to the Norwegian capital. Under the guidance of coach Dagur Sigurdsson, they have displayed resilience, particularly notable in their semifinal match against France, where they held onto their half-time lead and overcame the reigning European champions.
Danish players, led by their star Mathias Gidsel, head confidently onto the court. They come equipped with significant experience and skill, boasting the record of being undefeated for over eight years across 36 World Cup matches. This streak poses quite the challenge for Croatia, who has shown they can perform under pressure—turning their situation around after struggling early on.
The two teams' paths to the final highlight their resilience and capability. Denmark's results included substantial victories, whereas Croatia had to overcome their adversities following their initial round loss against Egypt. Croatia's drive brought them victories-including extraordinary wins against Hungary and France—proving their capability and ambition to earn another world title for the first time since 2003.
Broadcast schedules note key timings for fans eager to watch. Alongside Eurosport's coverage on television, Joyn offers free streaming and live updates will also be available on Eurosport’s online platform.
This final is not only pivotal for the teams involved but for the sporting spectacle it will present to fans worldwide. The anticipated tension as both teams take to the court is palpable. A true test of skill, endurance, and strategy awaits as Croatia seeks to upset the odds against the champions of Denmark, with handball fans around the globe tuning to see which nation will emerge victorious.
Mark your calendars and prepare for what promises to be an unforgettable showdown at the Handball World Championship 2025. The stakes couldn't be higher as each team vies for glory and the right to be called world champions!