Slovenian camp: Croats will be under pressure. We will do everything to spoil their party!

Menu Slovenian handball national team Uroš Zorman he said for the STA agency that he would Croatia He will be under pressure because he has to win if he wants to reach the quarter-finals before

On Friday, Slovenia was defeated by of Egypt and with that they gambled away all chances of qualifying for the quarterfinals of the World Championship, and the exceptionally motivated Croats are waiting for their farewell on Sunday at 8:30 p.m.

– On Sunday, we expect a full stadium hall. Croats will be under pressure because they have to win if they want to reach the quarterfinals. For us, this will be a match for prestige, and probably the last one in the championship. The best way to say goodbye to the championship is a victory, and I am sure that my players will do their best in a neighborly duel, which is never ordinary – said the Slovenian coach.

IHF World Handball Championship 2025, Egypt – Slovenia |

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In the Slovenian camp, they are aware that on Sunday night in the Zagreb Arena, a hellish atmosphere will be cheering them on in checkered jerseys.

– The last match for us will be the same impression, it is best to play in a full hall. Everyone wants matches like this, and we will do everything to spoil the Croatian festival. We go into the match relaxed and with the desire to win – said Miha Zarabec and added:

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– The Croats will be extremely motivated, because they are playing in front of their home fans. There are still some theoretical chances to go further, but they are quite unrealistic, but we will hope until the end. I believe that we will play tomorrow’s game as we know, professionally, with great desire and energy, and make fewer technical mistakes than with Egypt.”

IHF World Handball Championship 2025, Egypt – Slovenia |

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On Sunday, the matches of the last round of the second part of the group stage will be played in the Zagreb Arena, from 3:30 p.m. Iceland – Argentina, at 6:00 p.m. Cape Verde – Egypt, and Slovenia – Croatia. at 8:30 p.m. Before the last games, Croatia, Egypt and Iceland collected six points each, Slovenia four, Argentina two, and Cape Verde has no points.