It’s a feeling of déjà vu that will escort the Blues this Friday, January 26. The French men’s handball team faces Sweden in the semi-final of the Euro, for a repeat of the semi-final of the 2022 edition. Two years ago, France lost (34 -33) while Sweden had been at the end and crowned.
Schedule, TV channels, stakes, favorites… Here is everything you need to know to follow the match live.
Who is the favorite for the France – Sweden match?
Both teams were among the favorites at the start of the competition and therefore held their place. It’s difficult to see a real advantage there, but France seems to have a larger pool of players, whereas Sweden relies more on a few very strong individuals. This could make the difference on the French side.
At what time to follow France – Sweden at the Euro handball?
The France – Sweden match, counting for the semi-finals of the Euro handball, will kick off at 5:45 p.m. at the Lanxess-Arena in Cologne, Germany.
On which channel to follow France – Sweden at the Euro handball?
The France – Sweden match counting for the semi-finals of the Euro handball, will be broadcast on TFX, channel of the TF1 group, as well as on beIN Sports 1. The meeting will also be followed live with commentary on our western website. france.fr.
READ ALSO. The complete program of the French team for the main round of the Euro handball
The Blues group for France – Sweden at the Euro handball
Guardians: Samir Bellahcene (THW Kiel), Charles Bolzinger (Montpellier HB), Rémi Desbonnet (Montpellier HB)
Left wingers: Hugo Descat (Telekom Veszprem), Dylan Nahi (PGE VIVE Kielce)
Left backs: Nikola Karabatic (Paris Saint-Germain), Timothey N’Guessan (FC Barcelona), Élohim Prandi (Paris Saint-Germain)
Center halves: Kentin Mahé (Telekom Veszprèm), Nedim Remili (Telekom Veszprèm)
Pivots : Ludovic Fabregas (Telekom Veszprèm), Luka Karabatic (captain, Paris Saint-Germain) – Karl Konan (Montpellier HB) – Nicolas Tournat (PGE VIVE Kielce)
Right backs: Dika Mem (FC Barcelona), Melvyn Richardson (FC Barcelona)
Right wingers: Benoît Kounkoud (PGE VIVE Kielce), Yanis Lenne (Montpellier HB), Valentin Porte (Montpellier HB).
