The venue was subsequently closed because of the judicial investigation and the IHF changed the location of games to Caja Mágica.

As the host nation, Spain and as defending champions, France were automatically qualified for the tournament.

[12] The final match, watched by 19,500 people, was played at the Palau Sant Jordi hall in Barcelona.

[13] Denmark entered the final as the only unbeaten team during the tournament, having won all eight matches they previously played.

[14] The Spanish team then increased their lead in the second half, outscoring Denmark 17–9 to close out the game.

[16][6] SpainSecond title Arpad Sterbik, José Manuel Sierra, Alberto Entrerríos, Albert Rocas, Jorge Maqueda, Víctor Tomás, Dani Sarmiento, Julen Aguinagalde, Joan Cañellas, Ángel Montoro, Viran Morros, Carlos Ruesga, Antonio García, Valero Rivera, Aitor Ariño, Gedeón Guardiola.Head coach: Valero Rivera.