Denmark celebrates handball world championship win in Egypt - in pictures

The world men’s handball champions beat Sweden 26-24 at the Cairo Stadium Sports Hall in the Egyptian capital

Denmark goalkeeper Niklas Landin celebrates with the trophy after winning against Sweden in the Gold Medal match at the 27th Men's Handball World Championship in Cairo, Egypt. EPA

Denmark's Henrik Mollgaard Jensen, Magnus Saugstrup Jensen and Nikolaj Laeso Christensen celebrate with the trophy after winning the Gold Medal Match in Cairo, Egypt. Reuters

Denmark's Mikkel Hansen reacts during the Gold Medal match between Denmark and Sweden at the 27th Men's Handball World Championship in Cairo, Egypt. EPA

Sweden's players gather in a huddle after their loss in the 2021 World Men's Handball Championship final match between Denmark and Sweden at the Cairo Stadium Sports Hall in the Egyptian capital. AFP

Sweden's Max Darj holds Denmark's Mathias Gidsel during the World Handball Championship final game in Cairo. AP

Sweden's centre back Jim Gottfridsson is challenged by Denmark's wing Magnus Landin Jacobsen during the 2021 World Men's Handball Championship final match between Denmark and Sweden at the Cairo Stadium Sports Hall in the Egyptian capital. AFP

Denmark's Mikkel Hansen in action against Swedens Jonathan Carlsboagard during the Gold Medal match between Denmark and Sweden at the 27th Men's Handball World Championship in Cairo. EPA

Denmark's pivot Simon Hald Jensen is challenged by Sweden's right back Albin Lagergren during the 2021 World Men's Handball Championship final match between Denmark and Sweden. AFP

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