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France, Netherlands and Germany secure women's EURO qualification
The three teams maintained perfect records as Italy ended a losing run and Finland, Portugal and Ukraine earned tight victories.
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France, the Netherlands and Germany booked their places at the Women's EHF EURO 2026 with fourth consecutive qualifying wins. France beat Croatia 34–14, Germany defeated Slovenia 33–18, and the Netherlands overcame Switzerland 25–22.
France's goalkeepers Hatadou Sako and Camille Depuiset combined for fifteen saves. Germany dominated before more than 3,700 spectators in Heidelberg, while a stronger second half defence and goalkeeper change helped the Dutch pull away from a close first period.
The round also brought Italy a 36–20 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, ending its competitive losing run. Finland beat Kosovo 29–27, Portugal edged the Faroe Islands 25–23, Ukraine defeated Lithuania 26–25, and Montenegro won 33–24 against Iceland.
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