When and where is the U18 women's handball President's Cup final?

The final between Croatia and Portugal takes place on Friday, August 7, 2026, starting at 5:30 PM, as part of the World Championship in Romania.

Where can I watch the Croatia vs. Portugal match?

You can watch the live broadcast of the match on the Voyo platform, and a text broadcast is available on the Net.hr portal.

Who was Croatia's top scorer in the semifinal against Tunisia?

Antea Jerković scored seven goals and was the most effective player in Croatia's 33:23 victory over Tunisia.

What is the 'triple crown' that Croatia can win?

It refers to winning the President's Cup in all three age categories: senior (2025), junior U20 (2026), and youth U18 (2026), which would be a unique achievement.

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Croatia's U18 Handball Girls Chase Triple Crown on Friday

R.K. · Prije 2h | 2 min

After a convincing victory over Tunisia, the young Croatian national team battles for the President's Cup and a historic achievement. You can watch the final live on the Voyo platform.

Summary

Croatia's U18 women's handball team plays the President's Cup final against Portugal on Friday at 5:30 PM.
In the semifinal, they defeated Tunisia convincingly with 33:23, with Antea Jerković scoring 7 goals.
A win would give Croatia the triple crown of the President's Cup, following the successes of the senior and U20 teams.
You can watch the final on the Voyo platform.

Croatia's junior women's handball team (U18) is one step away from an exceptional feat. On Friday, in the final of the President's Cup, held as part of the World Championship in Romania, they will face their peers from Portugal. The match for the prestigious trophy and 17th place is scheduled for 5:30 PM.

After being eliminated from the main draw of the competition, the Croatian coach's selections did not lose heart. In the placement round, they showed character and strung together victories against the Czech Republic, Mexico, and finally Tunisia, leaving their opponents with little hope.

In-form Jerković led the victory over Tunisia

In the crucial match that decided the finalist, Croatia dismantled Tunisia with a score of 33:23. Our team's dominance was never in question at any point in the match. From the very start, they imposed their rhythm of play and reached the final step of this part of the competition with maximum efficiency.

Antea Jerković particularly stood out, scoring seven goals and being the most effective player in Croatia's ranks. Her performance further confirmed the quality of this talented generation.

In pursuit of a unique triple crown

A victory against Portugal would bring a truly rare and valuable success to Croatian women's handball. Namely, the senior national team won the President's Cup at the 2025 World Championship, and the junior (U20) selection repeated the same feat this year at their own world championship.

By winning this competition in the U18 category as well, Croatia would complete an incredible "triple crown," which is a rarity on a global scale and a confirmation of the continuity of quality work in the younger age categories.

You can watch the live broadcast of the final match between Croatia and Portugal on the Voyo platform, and a text broadcast will be available on the Net.hr portal.