1958 World Men's Handball Championship

The 1958 World Men's Handball Championship was the third team handball World Championship. It was held in the German Democratic Republic between 27 February-8 March 1958. Germany sent a united team composed of players from the GDR and the FRG. Sweden won the championship.

1958 World Men's Handball Championship
Thüringenhalle, Erfurt, renovated for the Championship
Tournament details
Host country German Democratic Republic
Teams16
Final positions
Champions Sweden (2nd title)
Runner-up Czechoslovakia
Third place Germany
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Final standings

 Sweden
 Czechoslovakia
 Germany
4 Denmark
5 Poland
6 Norway
7 Hungary
8 Yugoslavia
9 France
10 Iceland
11 Austria
12 Spain
13 Romania
14 Finland
15 Brazil
16 Luxembourg

Standings

Preliminary round

Main Round

Final matches

Date Matches Res.
Match for 7th place
7 Mar  Hungary -  Yugoslavia24-16
Match for 5th place
7 Mar  Norway -  Poland18-20
Bronze medal match
8 Mar  Germany -  Denmark16-13
Final
8 Mar  Czechoslovakia -  Sweden12-22

Source: International Handball Federation

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