Egypt started the Placement Match 7/8 against Hungary with a 4:0 unanswered run, but needed four extra-time halves to clinch a 36:35 win and end up in seventh place in one of the most dramatic matches at Poland/Sweden 2023.
Placement Match 7/8
Egypt vs Hungary 36:35 after extra-time (17:11; 28:28; 32:32)
The second matchday for Group G sees Egypt trying to secure the main round spot in an all-African derby against Morocco. Croatia face a must-win match against the United States of America.
18:00 CET Egypt vs Morocco
After a dominating first match against Croatia, if Egypt repeats the same against Morocco, they can secure the main round berth. Building on their 31:22 win over the only European side of the group, Pharaohs will line up in Jönköping against Morocco.
Egypt shocked Croatia at the start of the World Championship, improving their head-to-head record against the European side. Roberto Parrondo's team celebrated their first-ever win over Croatia, whose last defeat at the opening was at Portugal 2003.
Group G
Egypt vs Croatia 31:22 (16:12)