Austria U18 handball team moves to intermediate round after 26‑26 draw with Faroe Islands

Austria’s under‑18 men’s handball team failed to reach the main round of the M18 EHF EURO 2026 after a 26‑26 draw with the Faroe Islands, a result that left them short of the required margin for a win. The team now advances to the Intermediate Round in Belgrade, Serbia, where they will face Norway on Monday and Slovakia on Tuesday, aiming for a strong placement and a possible World Championship ticket.

Coaches Lukas Musalek and Peter Wallner stressed the need for two victories, saying, “We start with 0 points, we must win both games.” All matches are streamed live on SPORT Krone. The Austrian side hopes to improve defensive coverage and reduce technical errors that cost them in the group stage.