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The MH Conference 2026 concluded with an intense final stage, closing a week of high-level competition and closely contested matches across both preliminary groups. After five rounds of group play and classification matches, Croatia emerged as tournament champions.
Preliminary Round Overview
Group A Standings
| Pos | Team | W | L | Diff | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 5 | 0 | +64 | 23.5 |
| 2 | Romania | 4 | 1 | +70 | 20 |
| 3 | Montenegro | 2 | 3 | +9 | 13 |
| 4 | Turkey | 3 | 2 | -22 | 11 |
| 5 | Kosovo | 1 | 4 | -70 | 5.5 |
| 6 | Bulgaria | 0 | 5 | -51 | 2 |
Spain dominated the group stage with a perfect 5–0 record, while Romania secured second place with four wins. Montenegro and Turkey remained competitive but narrowly missed higher placement positions.
Group B Standings
| Pos | Team | W | L | Diff | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Croatia | 5 | 0 | +56 | 23.5 |
| 2 | Slovakia | 3 | 2 | +25 | 17 |
| 3 | Slovenia | 4 | 1 | +3 | 16.5 |
| 4 | Italy | 2 | 3 | -11 | 10 |
| 5 | North Macedonia | 1 | 4 | -26 | 7 |
| 6 | Greece | 0 | 5 | -47 | 1 |
Croatia matched Spain’s unbeaten record in Group B, finishing first with five wins. Slovakia and Slovenia secured strong positions behind them, setting up competitive placement matches.
Finals and Placement Matches
🥇 Gold Medal Match
Croatia 32 – 24 Spain
Croatia delivered a decisive performance in the championship match, defeating Spain by eight points to secure the MH Conference 2018 title.
🥈 Silver Medal
Spain
🥉 Bronze Medal Match
Romania 25 – 24 Slovakia
Romania edged Slovakia in a tight contest to claim bronze.
5th Place
Slovenia 25 – 20 Montenegro
7th Place
Italy 27 – 22 Turkey
9th Place
Kosovo 16 – 14 North Macedonia
11th Place
Greece 24 – 20 Bulgaria
Final Ranking
- Croatia
- Spain
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Montenegro
- Italy
- Turkey
- Kosovo
- North Macedonia
- Greece
- Bulgaria
The 2026 MH Conference showcased strong regional competition and confirmed Croatia’s status as the standout team of the tournament. With disciplined group-stage dominance and a commanding final performance, they lifted the trophy in front of an engaged audience and concluded the event on a high note.
