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Opening day delivered a clear separation between contenders and teams still finding rhythm. Both groups saw dominant wins, narrow battles, and early signals of hierarchy.
Group A – Egypt sets the tone
Egypt emerged as the standout team of the day:
- Egypt 34–12 Greece
A one-sided opener. Egypt imposed pace and physicality early, closing the game before halftime. - Egypt 25–23 North Macedonia
More competitive, but Egypt managed key moments late to secure a second win. - Spain 32–11 Greece
Spain showed efficiency and depth, dismantling Greece with ease. - Romania 31–11 Kosovo
Romania delivered a controlled performance, especially defensively. - North Macedonia 28–20 Montenegro
A solid recovery win after their narrow loss to Egypt.
Standings insight:
Egypt leads convincingly (3/3), followed by Spain and Romania. Greece and Kosovo struggled significantly, both offensively and defensively.
Group B – Serbia and Croatia in control
Group B appears more balanced, but two teams separated early:
- Serbia 26–13 Italy
Serbia showed structure and discipline, particularly in defense. - Serbia 25–18 Türkiye
Another composed win confirms Serbia as group favorite. - Croatia 23–21 Tunisia
A tight match, Croatia edged it with late-game execution. - Croatia 22–16 Bulgaria
More comfortable, showcasing squad depth. - Slovakia 22–18 Italy
Efficient debut performance from Slovakia. - Türkiye 22–20 Bulgaria
Türkiye secured a needed win after opening loss.
Standings insight:
Serbia tops the group, with Croatia close behind. Mid-table remains open, while Bulgaria and Italy are under pressure early.
Key Takeaways
- Egypt and Serbia look like early title contenders.
- Spain and Croatia remain strong challengers.
- Lower-ranked teams face defensive issues (notably Greece, Kosovo, Bulgaria).
- Several matches decided by small margins suggest potential volatility in upcoming rounds.
