City of October 6 (Egypt) (AFP)

French handball players successfully entered the 2021 World Cup in Egypt by dominating the shock of the first round against Norway (28-24).

Guillaume Gille's players secured a convincing victory over Sander Sagosen's teammates, thanks in particular to the good performance of Wesley Pardin in goal.

The Blues will face Austria on Saturday then Switzerland on Monday to advance to the second round.

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