Only European bids stay in the run for the World Championships 2029 and 2031. As IHF presents the candidates, Spain and Czechia/Poland remains the only choice for the women’s tournaments.
Saudi Arabia was one of the de-selected prospective hosts after the evaluation of the international federation. This means to that the nordic option, Denmark/Iceland/Norway stands against the neighbour solution France and Germany in the decision to where the 2029 and 2031 edition of men’s WC will take place.
”After listening to the above-mentioned presentations, the IHF Council will vote for the awarding of the respective rights for the editions of the IHF World Championship. The winning bids will be announced after all applicants have presented their bids and the voting has been finalised”, writes IHF on their webpage.
Future World Championships
2025 (Men) Croatia, Denmark and Norway
2025 (Women) Germany and the Netherlands
2027 (Men) Germany
2027 (Women) Hungary
2029 (Men)* Denmark/Iceland/Norway or France/Germany
2029 (Women)* Spain
2031 (Men)* Denmark/Iceland/Norway or France/Germany
2031 (Women)* Czechia/Poland
* To be awarded at the IHF Council Meeting on 16 April.
Source: 2029 AND 2031 IHF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ORGANISING RIGHTS TO BE AWARDED ON 16 APRIL