Egypt’s junior women’s handball team lost to Spain in the semifinal of the U-17 World Cup, ending their hopes of reaching the final. According to Yalla Kora, the score was 12-13 in Spain’s favor at halftime, and the match ultimately ended with Egypt losing by a single goal.
The defeat means Egypt will not contest the championship match. Instead, they will play for the bronze medal against Denmark, as reported by the Egyptian outlet Al-Watan. The semifinal was described by FilGoal as a “epic match,” with the narrow margin highlighting how close the contest was.
Egypt’s run to the semifinal had drawn attention at home. Masrawy reported that the head of Egypt’s National Council for Women sent a message of praise to the team following their performance in the tournament. The recognition underscores the significance of the squad’s achievement in reaching the last four of a global competition.
The team now shifts focus to the third-place playoff. Facing Denmark, Egypt will have a chance to end the tournament on a high note and secure a medal. The bronze-medal match is the final remaining step in their campaign after the semifinal disappointment.
The result leaves Spain to advance to the final, while Egypt prepares for one more game. The outcome of that match will determine whether the junior squad returns home with a podium finish.
