On April 16, 2026 , the official group stage draw for the took place in Katowice, Poland. Both teams are perennial contenders in European handball and were placed in Pot 1 for the draw, meaning they are among the highest-ranked seeds for the tournament scheduled for December 2026. Recent and Upcoming Context
: The tournament will be held from December 3 to 20, 2026 , co-hosted by Poland, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Turkey. According to ZPRP, both teams are favorites to advance deep into the competition. CzarnogГіra K - Hiszpania K
: Their most recent competitive match occurred on November 30, 2025 , during the World Championship. Spain defeated Montenegro 31–26 in a decisive Group D match IHF . On April 16, 2026 , the official group