Most wins
6
France
Most finals lost
4
Croatie
Different winners
12
Different teams
Editions played
29
Editions
Complete honours by season
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Third place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Danemark | Croatie | France |
| 2023 | Danemark | France | Espagne |
| 2021 | Danemark | Suède | Espagne |
| 2019 | Danemark | Norvège | France |
| 2017 | France | Norvège | Slovénie |
| 2015 | France | Qatar | Pologne |
| 2013 | Espagne | Danemark | Croatie |
| 2011 | France | Danemark | Espagne |
| 2009 | France | Croatie | Pologne |
| 2007 | Allemagne | Pologne | Danemark |
| 2005 | Espagne | Croatie | France |
| 2003 | Croatie | Allemagne | France |
| 2001 | France | Suède | Yougoslavie |
| 1999 | Suède | Russie | Yougoslavie |
| 1997 | Russie | Suède | France |
| 1995 | France | Croatie | Suède |
| 1993 | Russie | France | Suède |
| 1990 | Suède | Union soviétique | Roumanie |
| 1986 | Yougoslavie | Hongrie | Allemagne de l'Est |
| 1982 | Union soviétique | Yougoslavie | Pologne |
| 1978 | Allemagne de l'Ouest | Union soviétique | Allemagne de l'Est |
| 1974 | Roumanie | Allemagne de l'Est | Yougoslavie |
| 1970 | Roumanie | Allemagne de l'Est | Yougoslavie |
| 1967 | Tchécoslovaquie | Danemark | Roumanie |
| 1964 | Roumanie | Suède | Tchécoslovaquie |
| 1961 | Roumanie | Tchécoslovaquie | Suède |
| 1958 | Suède | Tchécoslovaquie | Allemagne |
| 1954 | Suède | Allemagne | Tchécoslovaquie |
| 1938 | Allemagne | Autriche | Suède |
Detailed statistics
Teams with most titles
France
6
Danemark
4
Roumanie
4
Suède
4
Allemagne
2
Recurrent finalists
Croatie
4
Suède
4
Danemark
3
Allemagne
2
Allemagne de l'Est
2
Frequently asked questions
Which Team has won Men's Handball World Championship the most times?
France holds the record with 6 titles in this competition.
Who won Men's Handball World Championship in 2025?
The 2025 edition of Men's Handball World Championship was won by Danemark.
How many editions of Men's Handball World Championship have been held?
Men's Handball World Championship has 29 editions on record.
How many different teams have won Men's Handball World Championship?
12 different teams have won Men's Handball World Championship.
Who are the most successful Teams at Men's Handball World Championship?
The most successful at Men's Handball World Championship are: France (6), Danemark (4), Roumanie (4).