It was already clear before kick-off: If the French beat Hungary, Germany would be in the semi-finals. And that’s exactly how it happened.
Germany has already reached the semi-finals of the home European Championship before its last main round game against Croatia. Alfred Gíslason’s team benefited from the victory of the French, who beat Hungary 35:32. Because Austria had also previously lost against Iceland, Germany can afford a defeat against Croatia. The semi-final against Denmark can no longer be taken away from the DHB team.