Hosts Egypt are set to face North Macedonia, who replaced Czechia ahead of the start of 2021 World Men's Handball Championship, here is the channel set to air the game.
The match will kick off at 19:00 CLT at Cairo Stadium sports hall.
It is worth mentioning that the Czech Republic officially withdrew from participation in the 27th IHF Men’s World Championship on Tuesday
This decision came as a consequence of several positive results after the obligatory COVID-19 tests before the departure to Egypt.
According to the COVID-19-Related Regulations for the 2021 IHF Men’s World Championship in Egypt, article A. Non-appearance/Non-participation, the first substitute nation – North Macedonia – have been invited to take part.
“The list of substitute nations was created in accordance with the performance criteria of the qualification event of the continent of the reigning world champion, which is Europe,” IHF’s official website reported.
North Macedonia have been nominated as first substitute nation due to their 15th-place finish at the Men’s EHF EURO 2020.
About Egypt 2021
The 27th edition of the IHF Men’s World Championship – the first IHF World Championship to be played with 32 teams – will take place in Egypt from 13 to 31 January 2021 at four venues: Cairo Stadium Sports Hall, New Capital Sports Hall, Dr Hassan Moustafa Sports Hall (formerly 6th of October) and Borg Al Arab Sports Hall.
The IHF men’s flagship event will feature 108 games, with the final weekend taking place in Cairo.
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