The officials of the Øresund Bridge illuminated the bridge between Sweden and Denmark with the flags of the two countries before the final of the Men's Handball World Cup, which is currently in Egypt.
The final match is currently taking place and the first half ended in a 13-13 draw
Denmark is playing to defend its title as it won the final 2019 edition, while Sweden has a chance to win a fourth edition, as its last victory was in 1999 - also in Cairo.
After the match, the bridge will be lit with the flag of the winning country, according to the traditions followed in this case.
The Öresund Bridge (a common Danish / Swedish name Øresundsbron / Öresundsbron), a bridge linking the Danish capital Copenhagen and the Swedish city of Malmö, is used as a road and railway.
The bridge consists of 3 parts, the first on the side of Denmark comes the Öresund tunnel, then the tunnel rises gradually until it reaches the artificial island of Peberholm, which ends at the Öresund Bridge, which is a cable-tight bridge.
The construction started in 1995, and was opened to traffic on July 1, 2000. It carries part of the European E20 road.
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