Female Handball World Cup 2025: Tunisia and Egypt lost their matches
A tough opening day for African contenders Tunisia and Egypt at the Women’s Handball World Cup in Germany and the Netherlands.
Facing European powerhouses in their first matches of the preliminary round, both teams were handed decisive defeats.
The Egyptian team, while ultimately falling 29-20 to Austria in Group E, put up a resilient fight against one of the continent’s top sides.
Tunisia, however, faced a far sterner challenge, suffering a heavy 43-18 loss to the French squad—a 25-point deficit that places them in a difficult position early in the tournament.
The action continues this Saturday with the second round of preliminary matches. All eyes will be on Angola as they aim to secure a second consecutive victory against South Korea.
Meanwhile, Senegal, which also stumbled in its opening match, will look to bounce back against a determined Swiss team.
The opening day of the tournament confirmed the challenging road ahead for African teams, with the upcoming matches serving as a critical test of their ability to adapt and respond on the global stage.
