The Dutch had previously scored their first points in the main round by beating Montenegro 34:30 (18:16). With 2:4 points, both teams have little chance of reaching the semi-finals. Croatia is last with 0:6 points.
France must fear
Previously, record world champion France had surprisingly clearly lost the duel against Iceland in Budapest with 21:29 (10:17). Both teams now have 4:2 points in Group I, but the head-to-head comparison currently speaks for the Icelanders.