Egypt's junior handball team defeated Portugal 41/36 in the semi-finals of the World Cup in Macedonia on Sunday to qualify for the final in the first time in the history of the Pharaohs.

In the first round, the youngsters went on to win against Sweden in the first kick 32-29 before losing from France 28/24, beating Taiwan 36/25, Canada 47/20 and finally Hungary 31/24 before beating Slovenia 30/23 in the first round. Round of 16.