Overview
- Germany opens the Women’s Handball World Championship on Wednesday at 18:00 in Stuttgart against Iceland, with Uruguay and Serbia completing the group.
- The DHB has set a top‑four objective, with president Andreas Michelmann calling a semifinal a suitable goal after 18 years without a world medal.
- A record prize pool has been announced by the DHB, including €425,000 for the title, which players say signals real valuation of the team.
- Gaugisch says form will be built through Stuttgart and Dortmund to deliver a standout quarterfinal performance, emphasizing packed arenas as a key boost.
- In the Champions League build‑up, Marco Guida will referee Arsenal vs Bayern in London, Vincent Kompany highlights Arsenal’s set‑piece threat, and Harry Kane says he has had no transfer contact and is happy at Bayern.