2014 European Men's Handball Championship

The 2014 EHF European Men's Handball Championship was the 11th edition of the tournament and held in Denmark from 12–26 January.

2014 EHF European Men's Handball Championship
Tournament details
Host country Denmark
Venue(s)4 (in 4 host cities)
Dates12–26 January
Teams16 (from 1 confederation)
Final positions
Champions France (3rd title)
Runner-up Denmark
Third place Spain
Fourth place Croatia
Tournament statistics
Matches played47
Goals scored2,612 (55.57 per match)
Attendance316,390 (6,732 per match)
Top scorer(s) Joan Cañellas (ESP) (50 goals)
Best player Nikola Karabatić (FRA)

Denmark was automatically qualified as hosting nation, and as defending champions as well. After the final, at total of 316,390 spectators had visited the stadiums. An all time EHF record.

France won their third title after defeating Denmark 41–32 in the final.

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