Main Round

After the completion of the preliminary round, the main round will be played in two groups with six teams in each group. The respective preliminary round results from the matches against opponents which also go through to the main round remain valid for the ranking of the main round.

Matches shall be played in 2 x 30 minutes with a half-time break of 10 minutes. There shall be no extra time. The participating teams are obliged to show up exactly in time at the meeting point for the pre-match procedure and on the playing court after the half time break.

Points are awarded as follows:

win   = 2 points
draw   = 1 point
match lost  = 0 points
Teams are ranked by adding the points gained.

If two or more teams have gained the same number of points from the group matches, the teams will be ranked as follows:

During the group matches:

- Goal difference in all matches;
- Greater number of plus goals in all matches;
- Alphabetical order

After the completion of the group matches:

- Results in points gained in the direct encounter of the teams;
- Goal difference in the direct encounter of the teams;
- Greater number of plus goals in the direct encounter of the teams;
- Goal difference in all matches achieved by subtraction;
- Greater number of plus goals in all matches;

If a ranking is still not possible, a draw will decide the ranking. The draw shall be carried out by the EHF, if possible in the presence of the responsible team officials.