The 2019 IHF Super Globe was the thirteenth edition of the

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, a yearly club world championship in

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organised by the

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(IHF). The tournament was held in

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from 27 to 31 August 2019.

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won their fifth title after defeating

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34–32 in the final.

Venue

The championship was played in

, at the Ministry of Sports Hall.

Teams

Ten teams were competing in the 2019 tournament, two more than in previous tournament. This is due to the split of the

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at an IHF Council meeting in

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which was split into the

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(NACHC) and the

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(SCAHC).

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became the first team from North America to compete in the

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after finishing top of the continental championship. The winners of continental tournaments, the defending champion, a host team and wild card teams participated.

Results

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Bracket

Quarterfinals qualification

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Quarterfinals

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Placement round 5–10

Group A

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Group B

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Semifinals

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Third place game

Final

Final ranking

References

External links

IHF Super Globe
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