Summary: EHF EURO 2026 line-up complete after thrilling last qualifiers

• round 6 of the Men's EHF EURO 2026 Qualifiers, with 16 games on the schedule
• with victories in round 6, Poland, Austria, Serbia and North Macedonia qualified for the EHF EURO 2026
• completing the EHF EURO 2026 line-up, Romania, Italy, Switzerland, and Ukraine were confirmed as the four best-ranked third-placed teams after the last matches
• see the results of round 6 here and the final group standings here; read the day review here
• the 16 teams already confirmed for the EHF EURO 2026 before round 6: Slovenia, Hungary, Montenegro, Iceland, Georgia, Spain, Croatia, Czechia, Faroe Islands, Netherlands, Germany, Portugal — through qualifiers; France — defending title holders; Denmark, Norway and Sweden — co-hosts
• Courtney Gahan reported; all photos courtesy of the home teams

Sunday 11 May

21:02

We have our final tournament line-up and that means it's a wrap on the Men's EHF EURO 2026 Qualifiers, and our live blog coverage of them! I leave you with the day review below, plus the review of the last round of the EHF EURO Cup 2026, featuring the directly qualified co-hosts and title holders France.

The 24 teams will take part in the tournament in Denmark, Norway and Sweden from 15 January to 1 February 2026. See you then! 

20:56

Austria gave coach Aleš Pajovič the perfect farewell gift when they secured their place at the final tournament today. The former Slovenia back has led the side since 2019 and the round 6 qualifier was his last match at the helm. See the tribute to the departing coach below. 

20:54

What an evening to conclude round 6! Enjoy some of the best photos of the evening below, courtesy of the home teams. 

17:58

The anthems are underway and we are just minutes from the starting whistles! Tune in now to watch on EHFTV.

17:53

Throw-off looms and in a few short minutes the 32 teams in the qualifiers will be on court. 

While we wait, read our feature on the Faroe Islands, who have qualified for their second EHF EURO overall and in a row and will get to enjoy today's match at home without pressure — but certainly still aiming for a victory in front of their supporters! 

We spoke with coach Peter Bredsdorff-Larsen about the unique foundation his team have been able to build on. Find the article below! 

17:35

Eight places at the final tournament in Denmark, Norway and Sweden remain — and that includes the four places for the best third-ranked teams. Which teams will take them is a little complicated, as the situation depends on what happens across almost all groups. So, let's focus on who is most obviously taking the court today fighting for their place at the final tournament. 

• group 1: It's down to North Macedonia and Lithuania. The two are meeting in a direct "final" for second place. The reverse leg between the sides ended 29:27 for Lithuania. 
• group 2: The order of teams and the two places at the final tournament are already confirmed, with Hungary and Montenegro through as the top two. 
• group 3: Iceland are confirmed as first while Georgia are second. Greece are hosting Bosnia and Herzegovina in a direct match to determine third place. 
• group 4: Spain are qualified. Italy and Serbia are facing off to decide the group's second ticket to the EURO. Latvia are confirmed as fourth.
• group 5: Croatia and Czechia are confirmed as first and second. Belgium and Luxembourg, playing Czechia and Croatia, respectively, aim to clinch third. 
• group 6: The Faroe Islands and the Netherlands are qualified. Ukraine and Kosovo target third place, with Ukraine playing the Faroe Islands and Kosovo facing the Netherlands.
• group 7: Germany have won the group and taken the first place the final tournament. Austria and Switzerland clash to decide the second berth. 
• group 8: Portugal finish top of the group. Romania, Poland and Israel are all still in the running for second and third. Romania and Poland have a "final" while Israel play Portugal. 

17:20

Good evening and welcome to the final day of Men's EHF EURO 2026 Qualifiers! We have a huge few hours ahead, with 16 matches starting at 18:00 CEST — and eight more teams destined to celebrate their place at the final tournament, while others will be left to wait for another go next time around. 

Below, find our preview of the day's games and an article summarising the exact situation in each group ahead of this blockbuster day.