Fixtures

World Championships 01/15 20:30 1 Hungary vs North Macedonia - View
World Championships 01/17 18:00 2 Netherlands vs North Macedonia - View
World Championships 01/19 18:00 3 North Macedonia vs Guinea - View
Euro Champs Qualification 2 03/12 16:00 3 North Macedonia vs Slovenia - View
Euro Champs Qualification 2 03/16 17:30 4 Slovenia vs North Macedonia - View
Euro Champs Qualification 2 05/07 16:00 5 Estonia vs North Macedonia - View

Results

Euro Champs Qualification 2 11/10 16:00 2 [4] Lithuania v North Macedonia [2] L 29-27
Euro Champs Qualification 2 11/06 19:00 1 North Macedonia v Estonia W 37-33
World Champs Qual. Playoffs 05/12 17:00 16 North Macedonia v Faroe Islands W 34-26
World Champs Qual. Playoffs 05/08 18:00 16 Faroe Islands v North Macedonia L 34-27
European Championships 01/16 17:00 3 [4] North Macedonia v Switzerland [3] W 29-27
European Championships 01/14 19:30 2 [4] North Macedonia v Germany [2] L 25-34
European Championships 01/10 17:00 1 France v North Macedonia L 39-29
International 01/04 16:00 - North Macedonia v Greece W 33-30
Euro Champs Qualification 2 04/30 16:00 6 [2] North Macedonia v Turkey [3] W 30-27
Euro Champs Qualification 2 04/26 18:15 5 [4] Luxembourg v North Macedonia [2] W 23-28
Euro Champs Qualification 2 03/12 17:30 4 [1] Portugal v North Macedonia [2] L 32-27
Euro Champs Qualification 2 03/09 18:00 3 [2] North Macedonia v Portugal [1] L 23-29

The Macedonian national handball team is the national handball team of North Macedonia. The team is run by the Macedonian Handball Federation, the governing body of handball in North Macedonia. Prior to joining the International Handball Federation in 1991 as an independent country, North Macedonia was represented within the Yugoslavia men's national handball team.

History

Macedonian bench at EURO 2018
Macedonian team attacking at EURO 2020
  • First Handball teams in Macedonia emerged in the second half of the 1940s. Soon Macedonian Handball federation started to organize national championships in big handball −11 players on a soccer field size. By the '60s it was transformed into small handball or indoor handball. Macedonian champions were qualified for federal Yugoslav Championship instead of European cup competitions. The best Macedonian players played for the Federal team of Yugoslavia. In the time of the federation, 6 of the constitutional republics were sending one federal team to compete at the Olympics and World cup. Macedonia was participating within the federal team from 1950 till 1991.

During the period 1958 till 1991 Macedonia was within the Federation of SFRJ. It was represented internationally within the team Yugoslavia as part of the Federation of 6 Republics. Macedonia is not a successor of the results of team Yugoslavia it was just part of it. During that time was present at the 5 Olympics and 10 World cup tournaments within the successful team Yugoslavia.

  • After the split of the federation, as a single republic from 1992 till 1994 Macedonia did not manage to enter the qualifications for EC, WC and OG. Macedonian team started to compete representing the single independent Republic. At the 1992 Olympics Yugoslavia team was banned to participate. At the World cup 1993 only teams from the Olympics qualified so the Macedonian team did not have a chance to qualify. From 1995 Macedonia participates as a single Republic to all qualifications and Championship tournaments.
  • European Championship For the first European Championship 1994 team Macedonia did not enter the qualifications. Since EURO 1996 team Macedonia is regular in the qualifications. It entered 8 European Championships first one in 1998 then 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024. Most successful was the 2012 when they've finished 5th.
  • World Cup For the World cup 1995 only teams from EURO 1994 qualified so again team Macedonian did not get a chance to participate. At the World Cup's they entered 8 times – 1999, 2009, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023. The most successful was in 2015 when they finished 9th.
  • Olympics For the Olympic tournament qualifications they have entered two times – 2012 finishing 4th and 2016 finishing 3rd. They did not manage to finish in the first two spots and have not qualified.
The North Macedonia handball team is a competitive and skilled group of athletes representing the country in international handball competitions. Known for their strong teamwork, agility, and strategic gameplay, the team has gained recognition for their impressive performances on the court.

The team is composed of talented players who are dedicated to honing their skills and pushing themselves to excel in every match. With a combination of experienced veterans and up-and-coming stars, the North Macedonia handball team is a force to be reckoned with in the handball world.

Fans of the team can expect to see fast-paced and exciting games, as the players showcase their speed, strength, and precision in every match. With a strong work ethic and a passion for the sport, the North Macedonia handball team continues to make their country proud with their impressive performances on the international stage.