Who are the opponents for the Japanese national team?

They will compete against Iceland, North Macedonia, and Bahrain in Group H.

When and where will this tournament be held?

It will be held in Germany from January 13 to 31, 2027.

What is the past performance of the Japanese national team?

They ranked 28th in the previous tournament, and this is their 17th appearance.

What are the next goals?

They aim to advance to the main round of the World Championship, and view the Asian Games in September as an important opportunity.

[Handball] Announcement of Preliminary Round Draw Results for the 30th IHF Men's World Championship

Published Jun 11, 2026 9:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:03 AM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

The preliminary round draw for the 30th IHF Men's World Championship, to be held in Germany in January 2027, has been decided. The Japanese men's national team, "Comet JAPAN," will compete in Group H against Iceland, North Macedonia, and Bahrain. This marks Japan's 17th appearance, second consecutive.

We sincerely appreciate your continued support.

The draw ceremony for the 30th IHF Men's World Championship, scheduled to take place in Germany from January 13 to 31, 2027, was held in Germany on June 10th local time, and the preliminary round pairings have been determined.

The Japanese men's national team, "Comet JAPAN" (28th last time), led by coach Toni Gerona, has been placed in Group H. They will compete for a spot in the main round against Iceland (9th last time), North Macedonia (15th), and Bahrain (29th).

The Men's Handball World Championship is a quadrennial tournament where 32 teams compete for the world title. This will be Japan's 17th appearance, marking their second consecutive participation.

Coach Toni Gerona:

"As a result of the draw, we have been placed in a highly competitive group alongside strong European teams and the Asian champions.

It will be a fierce battle for the three main round qualification spots, but the team's current growth is progressing well. Building on the regrets from the previous tournament, everyone is highly motivated to improve their performance.

The Asian Games, scheduled for September ahead of the World Championship, will also be an excellent opportunity for growth. To achieve further progress and the best possible results, we ask for your passionate support at the venue, fans!"

[Preliminary Round Draw Results] *Detailed match schedule to be announced later

- Group A: Germany, Serbia, Tunisia, Uruguay - Group B: Egypt, Italy, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia - Group C: Croatia, Spain, Chile, Turkey - Group D: Argentina, France, Brazil, Kuwait - Group E: Sweden, Norway, Greece, Qatar - Group F: Portugal, Faroe Islands, Poland, Algeria - Group G: Denmark, Slovenia, USA, Angola - Group H: Iceland, North Macedonia, Bahrain, Japan

Tournament Overview

[Tournament Name] 30th IHF Men's World Championship [Dates] January 13 (Wed) - January 31 (Sun), 2027 [Host Country] Germany

Details about the Japanese Men's National Team "Comet JAPAN" can be found here.

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Source: PR TIMES
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Dates in source: January 13, 2027 / January 31, 2027
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