Tonight, the Egyptian national handball team will face Iceland in their first match of the main draw of the 2025 IHF World Men's Handball Championship.
Egypt's main round group includes Croatia, Argentina, Slovenia, Iceland, and Cape Verde.
Egypt will face Slovenia on Friday, and Cape Verde next Sunday.
The team's Spanish head coach, Juan Carlos Pastor, aims to win against Iceland before facing Slovenia, which is considered the most challenging opponent in this round.
He urged the players to maintain the same spirit and performance they showed against Croatia in the final match of the first round.
The Egyptian handball team achieved an impressive record and topped their group in the first round of the 29th Men's World Championship
They defeated Croatia, the host nation, 28-24 in a thrilling game to secure the top spot in the group.
The first round showcased a remarkable performance by the Egyptian team, earning a perfect record.
They won their opening match against Argentina 39-25, followed by a 35-24 victory over Bahrain.