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Denmark men's national handball team

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Denmark men's national handball team

The Denmark men's national handball team (Danish: Danmarks håndboldlandshold, lit. 'Denmark's national handball team') is controlled by the Danish Handball Association and represents Denmark in international matches. They are the team with the second most gold medals won in the World Cup history on the men's side behind France, with a total of four medals, tied with Sweden and Romania. As of January 2025 they are the Olympic Champions, winners of four consecutive World Championships (2019, 2021, 2023 & 2025), being the first country to ever do so, and runners-up from the 2024 European Championship making them the current top ranking men's handball team. Defending their 2019 World Championship title at the 2021 World Championship in Egypt, they became only the fourth country to successfully defend a World Championship title. (The other three being Sweden, Romania and France). By winning the World Championship in 2023, they became the first team on the men's side, to win three World Championship titles in a row, winning in 2019, 2021 & 2023. They are also the only team to have won nineteen consecutive World Championship matches, from 2019 to 2021, surpassing the eighteen match winning streak by France. In January 2025, they became the first team ever to not lose in 37 games in a row at the World Championships spanning from 2019–present, beating the previous record by France who had a 25 winning streak set between 2015 and 2019. As of January 2025, they are the third most successful team in World Championship history behind France and Sweden, having won eight medals. Four of these are gold (2019, 2021, 2023, 2025), three silver (1967, 2011, 2013) and one bronze (2007).

Infobox

Association
Danish Handball Association
Coach
Nikolaj Jacobsen
Assistant coach
Henrik Kronborg
Most caps
Lars Christiansen (338)
Most goals
Lars Christiansen (1503)
Appearances
15 (First in 1994)
Best result
1st (2008, 2012)

Tables

· Honours
Olympic Games
Olympic Games
Competition
Olympic Games
Col 2
2
Col 3
1
Col 4
0
Total
3
World Championship
World Championship
Competition
World Championship
Col 2
4
Col 3
3
Col 4
1
Total
8
European Championship
European Championship
Competition
European Championship
Col 2
2
Col 3
2
Col 4
4
Total
8
Total
Total
Competition
Total
Col 2
8
Col 3
6
Col 4
5
Total
19
Competition
Total
Olympic Games
2
1
0
3
World Championship
4
3
1
8
European Championship
2
2
4
8
Total
8
6
5
19
· Competitive record › Olympic Games
1936 Berlin
1936 Berlin
Games
1936 Berlin
Round
did not participate
Not held from 1948 to 1968
Not held from 1948 to 1968
Games
Not held from 1948 to 1968
1972 Munich
1972 Munich
Games
1972 Munich
Round
Match for 13th place
Position
13th of 16
mw- Pld
5
W
2
D
1
L
2
GF
78
GA
78
GD
0
1976 Montreal
1976 Montreal
Games
1976 Montreal
Round
Match for 7th place
Position
8th of 11
mw- Pld
5
W
2
D
0
L
3
GF
113
GA
127
GD
−14
1980 Moscow
1980 Moscow
Games
1980 Moscow
Round
Match for 9th place
Position
9th of 12
mw- Pld
6
W
2
D
0
L
4
GF
124
GA
124
GD
0
1984 Los Angeles
1984 Los Angeles
Games
1984 Los Angeles
Round
Fourth place
Position
4th of 12
mw- Pld
6
W
4
D
0
L
2
GF
134
GA
122
GD
+12
1988 Seoul
1988 Seoul
Games
1988 Seoul
Round
did not qualify
1992 Barcelona
1992 Barcelona
Games
1992 Barcelona
1996 Atlanta
1996 Atlanta
Games
1996 Atlanta
2000 Sydney
2000 Sydney
Games
2000 Sydney
2004 Athens
2004 Athens
Games
2004 Athens
2008 Beijing
2008 Beijing
Games
2008 Beijing
Round
Match for 7th place
Position
7th of 12
mw- Pld
8
W
3
D
2
L
3
GF
225
GA
211
GD
+14
2012 London
2012 London
Games
2012 London
Round
Quarter-finals
Position
6th of 12
mw- Pld
6
W
4
D
0
L
2
GF
146
GA
153
GD
−7
2016 Rio de Janeiro
2016 Rio de Janeiro
Games
2016 Rio de Janeiro
Round
Champions
Position
1st of 12
mw- Pld
8
W
6
D
0
L
2
GF
230
GA
211
GD
+19
2020 Tokyo
2020 Tokyo
Games
2020 Tokyo
Round
Runners-up
Position
2nd of 12
mw- Pld
8
W
6
D
0
L
2
GF
255
GA
212
GD
+43
2024 Paris
2024 Paris
Games
2024 Paris
Round
Champions
Position
1st of 12
mw- Pld
8
W
8
D
0
L
0
GF
267
GA
220
GD
+47
2028 Los Angeles
2028 Los Angeles
Games
2028 Los Angeles
Round
TBD
2032 Brisbane
2032 Brisbane
Games
2032 Brisbane
Total
Total
Games
Total
Round
9/15
Position
2 Titles
mw- Pld
60
W
37
D
3
L
20
GF
1572
GA
1458
GD
+114
Games
Round
Position
mw- Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
1936 Berlin
did not participate
Not held from 1948 to 1968
1972 Munich
Match for 13th place
13th of 16
5
2
1
2
78
78
0
1976 Montreal
Match for 7th place
8th of 11
5
2
0
3
113
127
−14
1980 Moscow
Match for 9th place
9th of 12
6
2
0
4
124
124
0
1984 Los Angeles
Fourth place
4th of 12
6
4
0
2
134
122
+12
1988 Seoul
did not qualify
1992 Barcelona
1996 Atlanta
2000 Sydney
2004 Athens
2008 Beijing
Match for 7th place
7th of 12
8
3
2
3
225
211
+14
2012 London
Quarter-finals
6th of 12
6
4
0
2
146
153
−7
2016 Rio de Janeiro
Champions
1st of 12
8
6
0
2
230
211
+19
2020 Tokyo
Runners-up
2nd of 12
8
6
0
2
255
212
+43
2024 Paris
Champions
1st of 12
8
8
0
0
267
220
+47
2028 Los Angeles
TBD
2032 Brisbane
Total
9/15
2 Titles
60
37
3
20
1572
1458
+114
· Competitive record › World Championship
1938
1938
Year
1938
Round
Semi-finals
Position
4
GP
3
W
0
D*
0
L
3
GS
6
GA
20
1954
1954
Year
1954
Round
Fifth place
Position
5
GP
3
W
1
D*
0
L
2
GS
44
GA
45
1958
1958
Year
1958
Round
Semi-finals
Position
4
GP
6
W
4
D*
0
L
2
GS
121
GA
86
1961
1961
Year
1961
Round
Fifth place
Position
5
GP
6
W
4
D*
0
L
2
GS
92
GA
78
1964
1964
Year
1964
Round
Seventh place
Position
7
GP
6
W
3
D*
0
L
3
GS
105
GA
96
1967
1967
Year
1967
Round
Runners-up
Position
2
GP
6
W
4
D*
0
L
2
GS
92
GA
77
1970
1970
Year
1970
Round
Semi-finals
Position
4
GP
6
W
3
D*
0
L
3
GS
103
GA
116
1974
1974
Year
1974
Round
Second round
Position
8
GP
6
W
2
D*
0
L
4
GS
78
GA
100
1978
1978
Year
1978
Round
Semi-finals
Position
4
GP
6
W
4
D*
1
L
1
GS
114
GA
101
1982
1982
Year
1982
Round
4
Position
7
GP
4
W
1
D*
2
L
150
GS
143
1986
1986
Year
1986
Round
Second round
Position
8
GP
7
W
3
D*
0
L
4
GS
152
GA
160
1990
1990
Year
1990
Round
did not qualify
1993
1993
Year
1993
Round
Second round
Position
9
GP
7
W
2
D*
2
L
3
GS
145
GA
156
1995
1995
Year
1995
Round
Preliminary round
Position
17
GP
5
W
2
D*
0
L
3
GS
126
GA
117
1997
1997
Year
1997
Round
did not qualify
1999
1999
Year
1999
Round
Round of 16
Position
9
GP
6
W
4
D*
0
L
2
GS
141
GA
140
2001
2001
Year
2001
Round
did not qualify
2003
2003
Year
2003
Round
Second round
Position
9
GP
7
W
4
D*
0
L
3
GS
201
GA
193
2005
2005
Year
2005
Round
Preliminary round
Position
13
GP
5
W
3
D*
0
L
2
GS
174
GA
117
2007
2007
Year
2007
Round
Semi-finals
Position
3
GP
10
W
7
D*
0
L
3
GS
316
GA
283
2009
2009
Year
2009
Round
Semi-finals
Position
4
GP
10
W
7
D*
0
L
3
GS
299
GA
260
2011
2011
Year
2011
Round
Runners-up
Position
2
GP
10
W
9
D*
0
L
1
GS
330
GA
253
2013
2013
Year
2013
Round
2
Position
9
GP
8
W
0
D*
1
L
291
GS
244
2015
2015
Year
2015
Round
Quarter-finals
Position
5
GP
9
W
6
D*
2
L
1
GS
272
GA
234
2017
2017
Year
2017
Round
Round of 16
Position
10
GP
6
W
5
D*
0
L
1
GS
182
GA
157
2019
2019
Year
2019
Round
Champions
Position
1
GP
10
W
10
D*
0
L
0
GS
317
GA
223
2021
2021
Year
2021
Round
1
Position
9
GP
8
W
1
D*
0
L
308
GS
230
2023
2023
Year
2023
Round
1
Position
9
GP
8
W
1
D*
0
L
308
GS
226
2025
2025
Year
2025
Round
1
Position
9
GP
9
W
0
D*
0
L
330
GS
217
2027
2027
Year
2027
Round
Qualified as defending champions
2029
2029
Year
2029
Round
TBD
2031
2031
Year
2031
Round
Qualified as co-host
Total
Total
Year
Total
Round
26/29
Position
4 Titles
GP
183
W
124
D*
8
L
51
GS
4797
GA
4072
Year
Round
Position
GP
W
D*
L
GS
GA
1938
Semi-finals
4
3
0
0
3
6
20
1954
Fifth place
5
3
1
0
2
44
45
1958
Semi-finals
4
6
4
0
2
121
86
1961
Fifth place
5
6
4
0
2
92
78
1964
Seventh place
7
6
3
0
3
105
96
1967
Runners-up
2
6
4
0
2
92
77
1970
Semi-finals
4
6
3
0
3
103
116
1974
Second round
8
6
2
0
4
78
100
1978
Semi-finals
4
6
4
1
1
114
101
1982
4
7
4
1
2
150
143
1986
Second round
8
7
3
0
4
152
160
1990
did not qualify
1993
Second round
9
7
2
2
3
145
156
1995
Preliminary round
17
5
2
0
3
126
117
1997
did not qualify
1999
Round of 16
9
6
4
0
2
141
140
2001
did not qualify
2003
Second round
9
7
4
0
3
201
193
2005
Preliminary round
13
5
3
0
2
174
117
2007
Semi-finals
3
10
7
0
3
316
283
2009
Semi-finals
4
10
7
0
3
299
260
2011
Runners-up
2
10
9
0
1
330
253
2013
2
9
8
0
1
291
244
2015
Quarter-finals
5
9
6
2
1
272
234
2017
Round of 16
10
6
5
0
1
182
157
2019
Champions
1
10
10
0
0
317
223
2021
1
9
8
1
0
308
230
2023
1
9
8
1
0
308
226
2025
1
9
9
0
0
330
217
2027
Qualified as defending champions
2029
TBD
2031
Qualified as co-host
Total
26/29
4 Titles
183
124
8
51
4797
4072
· Competitive record › European Championship
1994
1994
Year
1994
Round
Fourth place
Position
4
GP
7
W
3
D
1
L
3
GS
150
GA
152
1996
1996
Year
1996
Round
11th/12th place
Position
12
GP
6
W
0
D
0
L
6
GS
132
GA
158
1998
1998
Year
1998
Round
did not qualify
2000
2000
Year
2000
Round
9th/10th place
Position
10
GP
6
W
2
D
0
L
4
GS
143
GA
153
2002
2002
Year
2002
Round
Third place
Position
3
GP
8
W
6
D
1
L
1
GS
212
GA
189
2004
2004
Year
2004
Round
3
Position
8
GP
6
W
0
D
2
L
240
GS
206
2006
2006
Year
2006
Round
3
Position
8
GP
5
W
1
D
2
L
253
GS
233
2008
2008
Year
2008
Round
Champions
Position
1
GP
8
W
7
D
0
L
1
GS
233
GA
193
2010
2010
Year
2010
Round
5th/6th place
Position
5
GP
7
W
5
D
0
L
2
GS
198
GA
184
2012
2012
Year
2012
Round
Champions
Position
1
GP
8
W
6
D
0
L
2
GS
216
GA
201
2014
2014
Year
2014
Round
Runners-up
Position
2
GP
8
W
7
D
0
L
1
GS
247
GA
222
2016
2016
Year
2016
Round
5th/6th place
Position
6
GP
7
W
4
D
1
L
2
GS
195
GA
180
2018
2018
Year
2018
Round
Fourth place
Position
4
GP
8
W
5
D
0
L
3
GS
235
GA
215
2020
2020
Year
2020
Round
Preliminary round
Position
13
GP
3
W
1
D
1
L
1
GS
85
GA
83
2022
2022
Year
2022
Round
Third place
Position
3
GP
9
W
7
D
0
L
2
GS
274
GA
228
2024
2024
Year
2024
Round
Runners-up
Position
2
GP
9
W
7
D
0
L
2
GS
281
GA
233
2026
2026
Year
2026
Round
Qualified as co-host
2028
2028
Year
2028
Round
TBD
2030
2030
Year
2030
Round
Qualified as co-host
2032
2032
Year
2032
Round
TBD
Total
Total
Year
Total
Round
15/16
Position
2 Titles
GP
110
W
71
D
5
L
34
GS
3094
GA
2830
Year
Round
Position
GP
W
D
L
GS
GA
1994
Fourth place
4
7
3
1
3
150
152
1996
11th/12th place
12
6
0
0
6
132
158
1998
did not qualify
2000
9th/10th place
10
6
2
0
4
143
153
2002
Third place
3
8
6
1
1
212
189
2004
3
8
6
0
2
240
206
2006
3
8
5
1
2
253
233
2008
Champions
1
8
7
0
1
233
193
2010
5th/6th place
5
7
5
0
2
198
184
2012
Champions
1
8
6
0
2
216
201
2014
Runners-up
2
8
7
0
1
247
222
2016
5th/6th place
6
7
4
1
2
195
180
2018
Fourth place
4
8
5
0
3
235
215
2020
Preliminary round
13
3
1
1
1
85
83
2022
Third place
3
9
7
0
2
274
228
2024
Runners-up
2
9
7
0
2
281
233
2026
Qualified as co-host
2028
TBD
2030
Qualified as co-host
2032
TBD
Total
15/16
2 Titles
110
71
5
34
3094
2830
· Team › Coaching staff
Nikolaj Jacobsen
Nikolaj Jacobsen
Role
Head coach
Name
Nikolaj Jacobsen
Henrik Kronborg
Henrik Kronborg
Role
Assistant coach
Name
Henrik Kronborg
Keld Vilhelmsen
Keld Vilhelmsen
Role
Team manager
Name
Keld Vilhelmsen
Michael Bruun
Michael Bruun
Role
Goalkeeping coach
Name
Michael Bruun
Morten Storgaard
Morten Storgaard
Role
Doctor
Name
Morten Storgaard
Kristoffer Glavind Kjær
Kristoffer Glavind Kjær
Role
Bodytherapist
Name
Kristoffer Glavind Kjær
Anja David Greve
Anja David Greve
Role
Physiotherapist
Name
Anja David Greve
Role
Name
Head coach
Nikolaj Jacobsen
Assistant coach
Henrik Kronborg
Team manager
Keld Vilhelmsen
Goalkeeping coach
Michael Bruun
Doctor
Morten Storgaard
Bodytherapist
Kristoffer Glavind Kjær
Physiotherapist
Anja David Greve
· Team › Statistics › Most capped players
Lars Christiansen
Lars Christiansen
Player
Lars Christiansen
Games
338
Position
W
Years
1992–2012
Hans Lindberg
Hans Lindberg
Player
Hans Lindberg
Games
308
Position
W
Years
2003–
Niklas Landin Jacobsen
Niklas Landin Jacobsen
Player
Niklas Landin Jacobsen
Games
283
Position
GK
Years
2008–2024
Mikkel Hansen
Mikkel Hansen
Player
Mikkel Hansen
Games
276
Position
OB
Years
2007–2024
Lasse Svan Hansen
Lasse Svan Hansen
Player
Lasse Svan Hansen
Games
246
Position
W
Years
2003–2022
Bo Spellerberg
Bo Spellerberg
Player
Bo Spellerberg
Games
245
Position
CB
Years
2000–2015
Michael V. Knudsen
Michael V. Knudsen
Player
Michael V. Knudsen
Games
244
Position
P
Years
1999–2014
Michael Fenger
Michael Fenger
Player
Michael Fenger
Games
234
Position
W
Years
1982–1993
Erik Veje Rasmussen
Erik Veje Rasmussen
Player
Erik Veje Rasmussen
Games
233
Position
OB
Years
1980–1993
Henrik Møllgaard
Henrik Møllgaard
Player
Henrik Møllgaard
Games
230
Position
D, OB
Years
2006–2025
Jesper Nøddesbo
Jesper Nøddesbo
Player
Jesper Nøddesbo
Games
223
Position
P
Years
2001–2017
Kasper Hvidt
Kasper Hvidt
Player
Kasper Hvidt
Games
219
Position
GK
Years
1996–2010
Kay Jørgensen
Kay Jørgensen
Player
Kay Jørgensen
Games
213
Position
GK
Years
1966–1980
Frank Jørgensen
Frank Jørgensen
Player
Frank Jørgensen
Games
212
Position
P
Years
1986–1996
Mads Mensah Larsen
Mads Mensah Larsen
Player
Mads Mensah Larsen
Games
211
Position
CB
Years
2011–
Anders Dahl-Nielsen
Anders Dahl-Nielsen
Player
Anders Dahl-Nielsen
Games
209
Position
CB
Years
1973–1984
Lars T. Jørgensen
Lars T. Jørgensen
Player
Lars T. Jørgensen
Games
192
Position
D, OB
Years
1999–2010
Kasper Nielsen
Kasper Nielsen
Player
Kasper Nielsen
Games
191
Position
D, OB
Years
1995–2012
Morten Stig Christensen
Morten Stig Christensen
Player
Morten Stig Christensen
Games
190
Position
OB
Years
1976–1988
Joachim Boldsen
Joachim Boldsen
Player
Joachim Boldsen
Games
186
Position
CB
Years
1998–2008
Player
Games
Position
Years
Lars Christiansen
338
W
1992–2012
Hans Lindberg
308
W
2003–
Niklas Landin Jacobsen
283
GK
2008–2024
Mikkel Hansen
276
OB
2007–2024
Lasse Svan Hansen
246
W
2003–2022
Bo Spellerberg
245
CB
2000–2015
Michael V. Knudsen
244
P
1999–2014
Michael Fenger
234
W
1982–1993
Erik Veje Rasmussen
233
OB
1980–1993
Henrik Møllgaard
230
D, OB
2006–2025
Jesper Nøddesbo
223
P
2001–2017
Kasper Hvidt
219
GK
1996–2010
Kay Jørgensen
213
GK
1966–1980
Frank Jørgensen
212
P
1986–1996
Mads Mensah Larsen
211
CB
2011–
Anders Dahl-Nielsen
209
CB
1973–1984
Lars T. Jørgensen
192
D, OB
1999–2010
Kasper Nielsen
191
D, OB
1995–2012
Morten Stig Christensen
190
OB
1976–1988
Joachim Boldsen
186
CB
1998–2008
· Team › Statistics › Top scorers
Lars Christiansen
Lars Christiansen
Player
Lars Christiansen
Goals
1503
Average
4.45
Position
W
Years
1992–2012
Mikkel Hansen
Mikkel Hansen
Player
Mikkel Hansen
Goals
1387
Average
5.03
Position
LB
Years
2007–2024
Erik Veje Rasmussen
Erik Veje Rasmussen
Player
Erik Veje Rasmussen
Goals
1015
Average
4.37
Position
LB
Years
1980–1993
Hans Lindberg
Hans Lindberg
Player
Hans Lindberg
Goals
809
Average
2.65
Position
W
Years
2003–
Michael V. Knudsen
Michael V. Knudsen
Player
Michael V. Knudsen
Goals
797
Average
3.27
Position
P
Years
1999–2014
Anders Dahl-Nielsen
Anders Dahl-Nielsen
Player
Anders Dahl-Nielsen
Goals
610
Average
2.92
Position
CB
Years
1973–1984
Christian Hjermind
Christian Hjermind
Player
Christian Hjermind
Goals
595
Average
3.50
Position
W
Years
1994–2005
Nikolaj Jacobsen
Nikolaj Jacobsen
Player
Nikolaj Jacobsen
Goals
584
Average
3.95
Position
W
Years
1991–2003
Anders Eggert
Anders Eggert
Player
Anders Eggert
Goals
581
Average
3.63
Position
W
Years
2003–2021
Mathias Gidsel
Mathias Gidsel
Player
Mathias Gidsel
Goals
578
Average
6.03
Position
RB
Years
2020–
Lasse Svan Hansen
Lasse Svan Hansen
Player
Lasse Svan Hansen
Goals
572
Average
2.33
Position
W
Years
2003–2022
Michael Fenger
Michael Fenger
Player
Michael Fenger
Goals
541
Average
2.31
Position
W
Years
1982–1993
Søren Stryger
Søren Stryger
Player
Søren Stryger
Goals
482
Average
3.19
Position
W
Years
1998–2007
Rasmus Lauge Schmidt
Rasmus Lauge Schmidt
Player
Rasmus Lauge Schmidt
Goals
465
Average
2.54
Position
CB
Years
2010–
Jesper Nøddesbo
Jesper Nøddesbo
Player
Jesper Nøddesbo
Goals
450
Average
2.02
Position
P
Years
2001–2017
Morten Stig Christensen
Morten Stig Christensen
Player
Morten Stig Christensen
Goals
445
Average
2.34
Position
LB
Years
1976–1988
Klavs Bruun Jørgensen
Klavs Bruun Jørgensen
Player
Klavs Bruun Jørgensen
Goals
440
Average
2.37
Position
RB
Years
1994–2009
Morten Bjerre
Morten Bjerre
Player
Morten Bjerre
Goals
432
Average
2.34
Position
RB
Years
1992–2005
Lasse Boesen
Lasse Boesen
Player
Lasse Boesen
Goals
406
Average
2.55
Position
LB
Years
2000–2012
Joachim Boldsen
Joachim Boldsen
Player
Joachim Boldsen
Goals
405
Average
2.18
Position
CB
Years
1998–2008
Player
Goals
Average
Position
Years
Lars Christiansen
1503
4.45
W
1992–2012
Mikkel Hansen
1387
5.03
LB
2007–2024
Erik Veje Rasmussen
1015
4.37
LB
1980–1993
Hans Lindberg
809
2.65
W
2003–
Michael V. Knudsen
797
3.27
P
1999–2014
Anders Dahl-Nielsen
610
2.92
CB
1973–1984
Christian Hjermind
595
3.50
W
1994–2005
Nikolaj Jacobsen
584
3.95
W
1991–2003
Anders Eggert
581
3.63
W
2003–2021
Mathias Gidsel
578
6.03
RB
2020–
Lasse Svan Hansen
572
2.33
W
2003–2022
Michael Fenger
541
2.31
W
1982–1993
Søren Stryger
482
3.19
W
1998–2007
Rasmus Lauge Schmidt
465
2.54
CB
2010–
Jesper Nøddesbo
450
2.02
P
2001–2017
Morten Stig Christensen
445
2.34
LB
1976–1988
Klavs Bruun Jørgensen
440
2.37
RB
1994–2009
Morten Bjerre
432
2.34
RB
1992–2005
Lasse Boesen
406
2.55
LB
2000–2012
Joachim Boldsen
405
2.18
CB
1998–2008
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