German Women's Handball Team Crushes North Macedonia 34:18 in Euro 2026 Qualifiers
The German women's handball team secured a convincing 34:18 victory against North Macedonia in the qualification for the 2026 European Championship. The team will next play an away game in Belgium on Sunday at 13:45 as part of the qualification process.
The German team started strong, taking a 5:1 lead early on. They benefited from numerous technical errors by North Macedonia throughout the match. Despite missing many opportunities, with a goal conversion rate of 60% at halftime, the team managed to maintain a comfortable lead. Viola Leuchter and Alexia Hauf were the top scorers, each netting five goals. The defense also played a crucial role, keeping North Macedonia scoreless from play until the 17th minute.
The team is now looking ahead to the championship in December 2026, which will be hosted by Poland, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Turkey. The top two teams from each of the six qualification groups, along with the best four third-placed teams, will qualify for the event. The DHB team aims to improve its efficiency before the World Cup nomination on November 4, 2025. Other opponents in the qualification include Slovenia.
The German women's handball team's victory over North Macedonia keeps them on track for qualification to the 2026 European Championship. With the championship just over a year away, the team is focused on improving its efficiency and securing a spot in the prestigious event.
