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Handball – European Handball Championship 2026 (GROUP I)
24. January 2026. 15:30h
France vs Portugal
Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning, DK
2026
24
January
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Spectacle in Herning: France and Portugal open a new story in the main round

The France vs Portugal match brings a clash of two national teams that have shown an attacking signature in the current part of the European Handball Championship 2026, but also different ways of achieving victories. The match is played as part of round 0 of the 2026 season, and at the Jyske Bank Boxen floor in Herning, an atmosphere worthy of the biggest days of the tournament is expected, because at this stage every point is worn like gold. France arrives as the current champion of the continent and a team that already seems to have entered the rhythm of the finals, while Portugal arrives in Herning with a clear ambition to no longer be just a cute surprise but a realistic candidate for great things. Because of this, the interest of fans is constantly growing, and ticket sales follow this story day by day, especially because matches in this arena often turn into an all-day experience. If you want to be part of that moment live, secure your tickets for immediately and click the button labeled

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It is important to emphasize that this duel is played in Herning, a city that has taken on the role of a handball center at this championship not only for the groups but also for the main round and the final weekend, which further strengthens the feeling that a key part of the tournament story is being written here. Jyske Bank Boxen is designed for big sports evenings and holds about 15,000 spectators for handball, so every loud second from the stands has an effect on the tempo and nerves of the players. That is precisely why tickets for such duels have a special weight, because it is not the same to follow the broadcast and to feel how the hall rises to a series of defenses, counterattacks, or seven-meter throws in the last minutes. The slot is Saturday and ideal for travelers, and Herning is used to waves of fans who arrive earlier, stay longer, and create a city crowd that sounds like a compliment in this sport. Whoever plans to come, in practice gains the most when they solve the ticket purchase on time, because then accommodation, transport, and entry into the hall are easier to organize without nervousness. That is why buying tickets is often the first move that decides whether this event will be remembered from the auditorium or from the armchair.
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In the context of the tables, this meeting comes at a moment when points from the preliminary group are carried over to the main round, so starting positions already carry a clear message. France finished first in its group with maximum performance and carries over two points, while demonstrating a level of attack through three matches that is rarely seen even on the biggest stage. Portugal earned passage in the group in Herning in a way that shows character, with a victory over Romania, a draw with North Macedonia, and a particularly valuable victory against Denmark, which brings it two points into the new phase and further widens the appetite of the fans. In the same main group, other participants also carry points, so it is clear that every direct duel of big opponents will be crucial for the schedule in the finals and for who will later chase the semi-finals. That is precisely why tickets for this event are not just an entrance to the hall, but an entrance to a match that can realistically change the trajectory of the tournament and determine who will play under the biggest spotlights in the last days of the championship. When such a stake is on the table, the rule that tickets disappear quickly usually applies, so buy tickets on time and count on the interest growing as the start of the match approaches.

Form and numbers: France arrives with goals, Portugal with faith and leaders of a new generation

France looked in the preliminary phase like a team that does not wait for the match to "open up", but opens it itself, and most often in the first ten minutes when it accelerates the rhythm to a limit that opponents find hard to follow. Victories against the Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Norway were not only a matter of results but also the way they were achieved, with a lot of solutions in positional attack and with a continuity of goals even when the opponent changes defense. The match against Norway particularly resonated, in which France scored 38 goals and showed that it can maintain a high attacking performance even when playing against a tough, tactically disciplined national team. In such matches, the depth of the roster usually surfaces, and France is known for always having a new wave through 60 minutes, whether through wingers, pivots, or outside shooters. In that context, tickets become an entry into a real demonstration of modern handball, because watching live how a national team of that caliber changes speeds and positions is an experience that often loses part of the details on television. When the hall in Herning reacts to a series of goals, the audience turns into an extra player, and that is another reason why tickets for this match are among the most sought after in the schedule.

Portugal, on the other hand, came to Herning with a reputation as a team that develops from tournament to tournament and that increasingly wins in matches "on thin ice", when it is decided by one defense or one attack more. In the group, it scored 40 goals against Romania, then played a tough match with North Macedonia and pulled out a draw, and then in the duel with Denmark showed calmness in the finish and won 31:29. That series says that Portugal knows how to play both when it is open and when it is trench warfare, which is exactly the profile that becomes dangerous in the main round. It is particularly interesting that Portugal has a pronounced new generation of carriers, and around them experienced players who know how to manage the rhythm, especially in moments when the audience raises the pressure. In such a match against France, Portugal will look for a way to slow down the rushes and to "spend" minutes with the attack, while simultaneously punishing every mistake in transition. For fans, this means that tickets do not lead only to a duel of favorites and challengers, but to a match of styles, where one team wants to speed up, and the other smartly choose the moment. Such contrasts often give the loudest hall, because emotion moves from one side to the other in waves.
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Individually, Portugal already in the preliminary phase has a player who broke into the very top of the tournament scorers list, which best shows how concrete their attacks are and how often they end with high-percentage shots. Francisco Costa is among the most efficient and already carries a huge part of the burden, while Martim Costa further expands threats because defenses cannot keep focus on one side. Alongside them, Portugal has a series of players who come from top clubs and who are used to big matches, so such a meeting in Herning should not paralyze them but motivate them. France, on the other hand, has the luxury of depth and stars who are used to deciding matches against the toughest defenses, and in the newer cycle, it is additionally visible how much young players have taken responsibility in organization and shooting. A special detail that enters Portugal's preparation is the fact that their pivot Victor Iturriza is suspended for one match due to exclusion against Denmark, which affects rotations at this stage and can change defensive roles in the coming days. All this builds a context in which tickets have added value, because the spectator does not get only a "big name", but also a story about personnel adjustments, tactical chess, and duels in which one move can cut the course of the match. If you love handball with details, this is exactly that evening for tickets and for a place in the stands from which every change of defense is seen.

Head-to-head and tactical points: what Herning can reveal about both national teams

The history of head-to-head clashes between France and Portugal in recent years offers enough material for this duel not to be treated as a routine, because Portugal has already shown that it can bring France into problems, especially when it succeeds in imposing its rhythm and when its outside shooters enter a series. There is also a fresh memory of the handball public of matches in which Portugal found holes in the French defense through fast crossing movements, while France responded with strength and width of the roster, especially through transition after goalkeeper saves. Such a relationship often births duels with many mini-series, where one team goes to plus three, then the other returns with 3:0 and everything resets. In Herning, in a hall that holds 15,000 people and which is designed to amplify every sound, the psychological moment can be even greater than in a more neutral environment, because the pressure is felt on the seven-meter line and in situations when the last pass needs to be played to the pivot. That is precisely why many want tickets for exactly such matches, because on the spot it is best seen who remains calm when the hall thunders, and who looks for help from the bench. When the audience feels that the match is breaking, the atmosphere itself raises the value of every minute, and that is why buying tickets early often means a better choice of seats for the experience.

Tactically, France will almost certainly try to build an advantage through aggressive defense and fast realization, because when it catches a rhythm, it does not leave the opponent enough time to organize. Their transition often begins already at the moment when the goalkeeper saves the ball or when the defense knocks out a pass, and then the wingers and outside players sprint towards the center and finish before the block is set. Portugal will in such a scenario have to look for discipline in return, but also smartness in attack to reduce the number of lost balls, because every lost ball against France almost automatically means a counterattack and an easy goal. On the other hand, Portugal has enough creativity to find solutions in positional attack through outside shooting and two-on-two play, especially if it succeeds in pulling French defenders to nine meters. In that duel, the role of the pivot is also important, because both teams like to attack the middle and open space for wingers, and every "invisible" block on the line can be the difference between a clean shot and a lost attack. For the audience, this means a match in which something is constantly happening and in which tactics are not lived only on the board, but in every step and contact, so tickets become a ticket for watching handball in its most intense version. If your plan is to come to the Boxen, buy tickets via the button below as soon as it becomes available, because such slots and such names traditionally attract neutral fans as well.
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One of the interesting details in the French performance at this championship is the way they distributed responsibility in the organization of the game, especially in situations when a change of roles occurs in the roster. France showed against Norway that it can maintain "offensive power" even when playing against a goalkeeper in great form, which says that they do not depend only on one scorer but on a width of options and on the speed of decision making. Portugal, on the other hand, acts as a national team that increasingly trusts its young leaders and is not afraid to give them key balls in the finish, which is a huge step for a team that wants to attack the highest goals. In such a context, the duel against France is not only a test of strength, but also a test of patience, because Portugal will have to choose when to risk and when to "slow down" the attack to the end. If Portugal enters the match with a good shooting percentage and with control of the rhythm, France will perhaps for the first time in this tournament have to chase the result for longer periods, and that is always a scenario that opens additional drama. For spectators, drama in the Boxen means that tickets turn into a memory that remains for years, because handball in the main round often gives matches that are later retold through one move, one block, or one seven-meter defense. Exactly such moments often arise when favorites and rising challengers collide without brakes.

Jyske Bank Boxen and Herning as a handball host: what match day looks like

Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning is not just a hall but a complete event space that in the days of the championship functions as a small city district, with fan zones, accompanying contents, and logistics that adapt to large waves of visitors. The capacity for handball goes up to about 15,000 spectators, which means that in moments when the audience "catches" the match, a strong sound pressure is created, especially in finishes when playing for one possession. Herning is positioned at this championship as one of the key host cities, so the arrival of fans from multiple countries and a mixed atmosphere in which multiple languages are heard is expected, but everyone understands each other in the same thing, and that is the rhythm of drums and reaction to a goal. Precisely because of that, tickets are often the first signal of how big the evening will be, because a sold-out or almost full hall changes both the experience and the behavior of the players. There are also contents that are available with a valid ticket, so the whole day can be planned so that one arrives earlier, feels the prelude, and catches the fan pulse before the first whistle. If you aim for the best experience, ticket sales are available and it is worth securing them earlier, because it is much easier to enjoy the city and the hall when you know that your place in the stands is already reserved.

The address of the hall is Kaj Zartows Vej 7, Herning, and the area around the complex is used to big sports events, which is seen by the organization of traffic and parking, but also by how visitors are directed towards the entrances. However, on days of big matches, one should count on crowds and that arriving at the last minute can mean stress, so an earlier arrival is recommended, especially for those coming to the Boxen for the first time. In practice, this means that tickets and the arrival plan go hand in hand, because the one who solves the ticket purchase on time usually solves transport earlier as well, and thereby secures a calmer entry and more time for the atmosphere around the hall. Herning is compact, but in "handball days" it acts bigger, because fans move in waves, and every restaurant or cafe becomes a small stand where shooting percentage, 6-0 defense, and who will win the duel on the line are discussed. In such an environment, the France vs Portugal match is not just 60 minutes of handball, but an event that lasts for hours, from morning excitement to evening analyses. Therefore, if you plan to be part of that day, buying tickets and clicking on the
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button when it appears is practically the first step that opens the whole scenario. Such matches are best remembered when the experience is built from entering the city to the last applause in the hall.

For those who come as neutral spectators, Herning offers a simple logic: everything is subordinated to the fan coming to the hall without complications, entering on time and feeling the atmosphere, and then returning safely towards accommodation or transport after the match. On days when the main round is played, a special tension is felt in the hall because everyone knows that there is no more "remedial exam", and this also affects the fans who often react to every contact and every referee decision. That is precisely why many aim for tickets for this phase of the competition, because the level of intensity is significantly higher than in earlier rounds and because matches are more often a direct trigger for the table outcome. If you want to avoid a situation where you are left without a seat, secure your tickets on time, because interest grows as the slot approaches, especially for matches in which France plays and for matches in which Portugal shows it can topple the big ones. At the same time, the ticket is also the key to the complete experience around the hall, because it enables entry into zones and contents that amplify "match day" and turn it into something more than just the result. In the Saturday slot, with such opponents, it is realistic to expect a strong wave of visitors, so it is most practical to position oneself as if it were a big final, and not one match in the schedule. That is why clicking the

button when it becomes available is the simplest move that solves the biggest part of the organization.
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Sources:
- ehfeuro.eurohandball.com - schedule and results of the national teams of France and Portugal at the European Championship 2026 (team pages and match list)
- ehfeuro.eurohandball.com - preliminary phase tables and initial state of the main round with carried over points (standings)
- ehfeuro.eurohandball.com - official report France vs Norway 38:34 and key match statistics
- ehfeuro.eurohandball.com - decision of the disciplinary commission on the suspension of Victor Iturriza for one match
- ffhandball.fr - list of 18 players of France for the start of the competition and context of the main round in Herning
- abola.pt - list of 18 players of Portugal for Euro 2026 (final convocados)
- ehfeuro.eurohandball.com - cities and venues, profile of Herning and capacity of Jyske Bank Boxen for handball
- mch.dk - address and practical information about the location of Jyske Bank Boxen (Kaj Zartows Vej 7, 7400 Herning)
- visitherning.dk - schedule of main round matches in Herning and slots in Jyske Bank Boxen

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