The Friday games filled five more position in the Main Round set-up. France, Germany, Iceland, Montenegro, Portugal all have many more matches to come in the Junior World Championship.
Germany fought of Spain in a tight duel (29–27) and France completed the top two in group E with a two-digit-win (30–19) versus Serbia. In group G, either Guinea or Uzbekistan could keep up with Portugal and Montenegro in the long run, four points so far is well enough to see the latter teams through.
Iceland has the same opening and a convincing second half against North Macedonia (18–6) equals a step to the upcoming Main Round. The host nation meet up with Angola for a second spot Saturday night.
Sweden´s maximum points and superb goal difference is likely to take the yellow and blue into the upper half of the tournament, even with a loss against Czechia in the final group game.
For their European opponent, everything is at stake after a surprising loss, 26–27 to China. Suzana Lazovic´s team held on to a small lead and managed to score the deciding goal with just half a minute to go.