2017 World Women's Handball Championship
The 2017 IHF World Women's Handball Championship, the 23rd event hosted by the International Handball Federation, was held in Germany from 1 to 17 December 2017. Germany was the only applicant for this championship. Germany was host of the World Championships in 1965 and 1997.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Germany |
| Venue(s) | 6 (in 6 host cities) |
| Dates | 1–17 December |
| Teams | 24 (from 4 confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | France (2nd title) |
| Runner-up | Norway |
| Third place | Netherlands |
| Fourth place | Sweden |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 84 |
| Goals scored | 4,384 (52.19 per match) |
| Attendance | 236,613 (2,817 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Nora Mørk (66 goals) |
| Best player | Stine Bredal Oftedal |
France won their second title after 2003, by defeating reigning champions Norway 23–21 in the final.
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