Overview
- Germany pulled away after halftime behind a stifling defense, with Andreas Wolff's saves and Justus Fischer's blocks driving a decisive 7:1 stretch.
- Lukas Zerbe led Germany with six goals as the team beat a Dagur Sigurdsson–coached Croatia before about 15,000 fans in Herning.
- The victory guarantees Germany its first European Championship medal since 2016 and at least €430,000 in prize money, rising to €575,000 with the title.
- Denmark awaits in Sunday's final in Herning, where Germany enters as underdog after recent lopsided defeats to the Danes, including the 2024 Olympic final.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to attend the final, while the EHF said it will adjust future schedules following pregame criticism from Croatia coach Dagur Sigurdsson.