World Cup hosts Denmark secured their ticket to the quarter-finals ahead of the game against the German handball players.
The co-favorite won the key game against Poland 32:22 (15:12) and moved into second place in the main round group III behind leaders Germany.
In the direct duel with the selection of the German Handball Federation (DHB), which has also already qualified for the knockout round, the group victory will be at stake on Monday (8:30 p.m./Sportdeutschland.TV). Denmark was under great pressure against the Poles in Herning, Denmark, after the surprising defeat against Japan (26:27).
Co-hosts Sweden are also certain to make it to the final round after a 26:22 (10:11) win against Hungary. Defending champion Norway and runner-up France had already qualified for the round of the last eight on Friday.