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Both Northern European neighbours have reached the WCh semifinals after the second Match Day of the Main Round: After Sweden had beaten Croatia, Denmark took both points against Argentina. For Denmark it was the seventh victory in the seventh match – and now it’s decided that no other team can overtake Sweden anymore. Both semi-finalists will meet on Tuesday for the group winner – and a draw is enough for Denmark to remain on top. No matter what team will win the group the Danes play their semi in Kristianstad and Sweden in Malmö.

Group II:

Poland – Serbia 27:26 (10:11)

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The favoured teams have made their way in the evening Main Round games of Match Day 1. Denmark took a close and thrilling victory against Poland, as France overran Hungary. Both teams took the lead in their group remaining unbeaten. For Denmark it was the sixth straight victory.

Group I:

After the first Match Day France and Spain (each 5:1 points) lead the ranking ahead of Iceland (4:2), Germany, Hungary (each 2:4) and Norway (0:6).

France – Hungary 37:24 (18:13)

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A lot of cases have been decided yet in the Preliminary Round of the World Championship – but several important decisions will be taken on the last Match Day of the Preliminary Round in all four groups. After 48 of in total 60 matches already ten teams have qualified for the Main Round – two places are still free in groups A and D.

But not only the qualification counts, but the number of points the teams take to the next stage is even more important. Here’s an overview on the current standings and the option still possible in the groups:

Group A:

France and Spain have already qualified for the Main Round with each four victories. Both will take at least two points to the Main Round in Jonköping – the exact number will be decided in the direct duel. The winner of this match go on with 4:0 points, the loser with 2:2, and in case of a draw both will have 3:3.

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