The 2017 IHF World Women's Handball Championship, the 23rd event hosted by the International Handball Federation, was held in Germany from 1 to 17 December 2017.

France won their second title after 2003, by defeating reigning champions Norway 23–21 in the final.

[3] The draw was held on 27 June 2017 at Hamburg, Germany.

The schedule was announced on 30 June 2017[10] with the exact throw-off times confirmed on 10 July 2017.

FranceSecond title Team roster: Blandine Dancette, Camille Ayglon, Allison Pineau, Laurisa Landre, Astride N'Gouan, Grâce Zaadi, Amandine Leynaud, Manon Houette, Kalidiatou Niakaté, Cléopâtre Darleux, Siraba Dembélé, Laura Flippes, Orlane Kanor, Béatrice Edwige, Estelle Nze Minko, Gnonsiane Niombla, Alexandra Lacrabère.