Egypt’s junior women’s handball team were eliminated from the World Championship on Friday, losing to Spain in the semifinal round, according to reports from Egyptian outlet اليوم السابع.
The match took place on August 7, 2026, with Spain advancing to the final after defeating the Egyptian side. Multiple Egyptian media outlets, including بوابة الأهرام, described Egypt’s performance as “heroic” despite the loss.
The Egyptian team had reached the semifinal stage of the tournament, a significant achievement for the young squad. According to يلاكورة, the matchup against Spain was highly anticipated, marking one of the deepest runs for Egypt’s junior women’s handball program in recent years.
Following the defeat, Maya Morsy, head of Egypt’s National Council for Women, issued a statement praising the team’s efforts, as reported by Masrawy. She directed her appreciation toward the players for their competitive spirit and the pride they brought to the country.
The result means Spain will now compete for the world title, while Egypt’s campaign ends at the semifinal stage. The team’s run through the tournament had drawn attention from Egyptian sports media, with اليوم السابع covering the buildup to the match extensively.
For the young Egyptian squad, the focus now shifts to the bronze medal match, where they will have an opportunity to finish the tournament on a high note. Their semifinal appearance already stands as a notable result, and a win in the third-place game would cement a strong showing on the world stage.
The match outcome was widely covered across Egyptian news platforms, reflecting the national interest in the team’s progress throughout the championship.
