The 1999 World Men's Handball Championship was the 16th edition of the World Championship in team handball.

It was held in Egypt, from 1 to 15 June, in the cities of Cairo, Ismailia and Port Said.

Sweden won the championship.

All times are local (UTC+3).

SwedenFourth Title Peter Gentzel, Magnus Wislander, Ola Lindgren, Henrik Andersson, Stefan Lövgren, Pierre Thorsson, Magnus Andersson, Ljubomir Vranjes, Tomas Svensson, Thomas Sivertsson, Martin Frändesjö, Johan Petersson, Christian Eriksson, Staffan Olsson and Mathias Franzén.Head coach: Bengt Johansson.