The 2024 IHF Men’s Club World Championship, also known as the IHF Men’s Super Globe, is set to take place in Egypt from September 27 to October 3, 2024. This prestigious handball competition has undergone a rebranding, cementing its position as the top club handball competition globally. The event will be hosted at the New Administrative Capital Hall in Egypt, a venue that has previously hosted major events, including the 2021 IHF Men’s World Championship.
Nine teams have qualified
for this year’s championship, making it a highly anticipated event. The
participating teams include:
- SC Magdeburg (Germany): The reigning
champions, having won the last three editions in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
- Al-Ahly (Egypt): The host team,
which has a significant following in Egypt.
- FC Barcelona (Spain): The most
decorated team in the competition’s history with five gold medals,
returning for their seventh consecutive appearance.
- Zamalek (Egypt): The African
representative, qualifying by finishing second in the 2024 African
Handball Super Cup.
- Khaleej Club (Saudi Arabia): Representing Asia
after a thrilling victory in the 2024 Asian Club League Championship.
- Handebol Taubaté (Brazil): The South and
Central American representative, returning after a one-year hiatus.
- California Eagles (USA): Making their
debut in the competition after a dramatic win in the 2024 NACHC Qualifier.
- Sydney Uni (Australia): Returning after
securing the title in the Australian Club Championships and Oceania
Qualifier.
- Veszprém HC (Hungary): Awarded a wild
card, marking their return to the competition for the first time since
2015.
The competition will begin
with a preliminary round where the teams are divided into three groups of
three. The top team from each group, along with the best second-placed team,
will advance to the semi-finals, while the remaining teams will play in
placement matches.
Significance and Anticipation
This year’s championship is
particularly notable as it marks the return of the competition to Egypt, a
country with a strong handball tradition, for the first time since 2007. The
rebranding of the event underscores its growing significance in the world of
handball, with fans eagerly anticipating high-stakes matches featuring some of
the best clubs globally.
The draw for the group stage will take place on August 21, 2024, in New Alamein City, Egypt. The seeding for the draw ensures that no teams from the same continent will be placed in the same group, adding to the excitement and unpredictability of the tournament.
Competition
Format:
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Preliminary round: Teams divided into three groups of three
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Winner of each group advances to the semi-finals
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Best second-placed team joins the semi-finals
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Remaining teams participate in Placement Matches
Draw
Details:
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Date: Wednesday
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Time: 19:00 EEST (18:00 CEST)
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Location: New Alamein City, Egypt
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Seeding positions:
- Pot 1: SC Magdeburg, FC Barcelona,
Veszprém HC
- Pot 2: Al-Ahly, Zamalek SC, Khaleej Club
- Pot 3: Handebol Taubaté, California
Eagles, Sydney Uni
Venue:
New
Administrative Capital Hall, Egypt (previously used in the 2021 IHF Men's World
Championship)
Contact
Information:
International
Handball Federation (IHF)
Peter
Merian-Strasse 6
4052
Basel, Switzerland
Phone:
+41 61 228 90 00
Fax:
+41 61 228 90 01
Email:
mailto:info@ihf..info.
Website:
ihf..info
The 2024 IHF Men’s Club
World Championship promises to be a thrilling event, with top clubs from around
the world competing for the prestigious title. With a mix of seasoned champions
and debutants, the competition is set to deliver exciting handball action,
showcasing the best of the sport on a global stage.
Note:
All Credits Goes to International Handball Federation (IHF)