IHF Confirms 10-Team Lineup for 2026 Club World Championship

The International Handball Federation (IHF) has finalized the roster of 10 clubs set to compete in the 2026 IHF Club World Championship. The prestigious tournament is scheduled to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from September 24 to October 1.

The confirmed lineup features a diverse array of top-tier clubs from around the globe. Host nation Egypt will be represented by Al Ahly. European champions Barcelona of Spain will compete, alongside Füchse Berlin of Germany, also representing Europe. Africa's contingent includes Montada of Morocco. From Asia, Burgan of Kuwait secured their spot as continental champions.

Representing the Americas are Esporte Clube Pinheiros of Brazil for South and Central America, and HC United of the United States for North America and the Caribbean. Oceania will be represented by Sydney Uni of Australia. Hungary's Veszprém has received a wild-card entry, as has Zamalek of Egypt, adding further international flair to the competition.

For Burgan, this championship marks a significant milestone. The Kuwaiti club earned its place by winning the 28th Asian Club Championship last month, in its inaugural appearance in the continental competition. Burgan defeated Saudi Arabia's Al-Khaleej in the final, becoming the sixth Kuwaiti club to claim the Asian title and securing their historic debut on the world stage.