The 2016
EHF European Men's Handball Championship
The European Men's Handball Championship is the official competition for senior men's national handball teams of Europe and takes place every two years since 1994, in the even-numbered year between the World Championship. In addition to crowning ...
was the twelfth edition and was held for the first time in
Poland
Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. It is divided into 16 administrative provinces called voivodeships, covering an area of . Poland has a population of over 38 million and is the fifth-most populou ...
from 15–31 January 2016.
Croatia
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and
Norway
Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic countries, Nordic country in Northern Europe, the mainland territory of which comprises the western and northernmost portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The remote Arctic island of ...
were the other applicants in the bidding process.
Poland
Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. It is divided into 16 administrative provinces called voivodeships, covering an area of . Poland has a population of over 38 million and is the fifth-most populou ...
was awarded the championship on the
EHF Congress in Monaco on 23 June 2012 with 58% votes.
Germany won their second title by beating Spain 24–17 in the final. Croatia captured the bronze medal after defeating Norway 31–24.
Venues
Qualification
Qualified teams
Note: Bold indicates champion for that year. ''Italic'' indicates host for that year.
Seeding
The seeding was announced on 18 June 2015.
Squads
Match officials
On 30 September 2015, 12 couples were announced.
Group stage
The draw was held on 19 June 2015.
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Group A
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Group B
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Group C
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Group D
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Main round
The points gained in the preliminary group against teams that advanced were carried over.
Group I
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Group II
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Knockout stage
Bracket
Semifinals
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Seventh place game
Fifth place game
Third place game
Final
Statistics
Final ranking and qualifications
WC = World Championship, OG = Olympic Games
All Star Team
Source
Player's awards
Source
Top goalscorers
Source
handball.sportsresult.com
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Top goalkeepers
Source
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References
External links
Official website
{{European championships in 2016
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European Men's Handball Championship
The European Men's Handball Championship is the official competition for senior men's national handball teams of Europe and takes place every two years since 1994, in the even-numbered year between the World Championship. In addition to crowning ...
2016 European Men's Handball Championship
European Men's Handball Championship
The European Men's Handball Championship is the official competition for senior men's national handball teams of Europe and takes place every two years since 1994, in the even-numbered year between the World Championship. In addition to crowning ...
Handball Championship
European Men's Handball Championship
The European Men's Handball Championship is the official competition for senior men's national handball teams of Europe and takes place every two years since 1994, in the even-numbered year between the World Championship. In addition to crowning ...