Egypt Narrowly Lose to Germany in U17 World Cup Final
Egypt came close to making history at the first-ever IHF Men’s U17 World Championship, falling 44–43 to Germany after a tense and dramatic final that went into extra time.
Match Summary
The Pharaohs trailed 18–17 at halftime but surged ahead after the break, taking a 25–21 lead. Germany fought back strongly and managed to force extra time with a last-second goal to level the score at 37–37.
In the first extra period, Youssef Amr gave Egypt brief hope with a clutch strike, but Germany held firm and secured the championship with a 44–43 victory at the end of the second extra period.
“Germany sealed the title with a 44–43 win at the end of the second half of extra time.”
Egypt’s Journey to the Final
- Egypt topped their group thanks to strong performances against Brazil and the USA.
- They defeated Spain 31–28 in the semi-final with another impressive display.
Despite the narrow loss, Egypt’s U17 team earned praise for their resilience and skill throughout the tournament, signaling a promising future for the nation’s handball program.
Author’s Summary
Egypt’s U17 handball team delivered a spirited run at the inaugural world championship, losing by a single goal in extra time to Germany after a thrilling and hard-fought final.