Who broadcasts Portugal – Romania, the debut of the “tricolors” at the European Men's Handball Championship

Romania participates in the second consecutive edition of the European. The handball players trained by George Buricea have an impossible group. They will face the big favorite Denmark, a Portugal on the wave and North Macedonia.

Where to watch Portugal v Romania, Euro 2026 debut

For the first time in the modern history of handball final tournaments, the matches will not be able to be watched on TV. Portugal – Romania, the debut of the “tricolors” prepared by George Buricea, will be broadcast on the Voyo streaming platform.

The community of handball lovers started a petition trying to change this situation, without success. The Pro Group, which acquired the rights, is betting on online broadcasts. The next two matches, with Denmark and North Macedonia, will also be broadcast.

Romanians in the diaspora also have the option of television. Who will transmit the European in the main “tricolor” communities outside:

• Italy: Sky Sports
• Spain: RTVE
• UK: Viaplay
• Germany: ARD/ZDF/DYN
• France: beIN Sports 1

Also for a fee, the European Championship matches are available on the EHF TV website.

Romania's schedule in the Euro 2026 group:

• Portugal – Romania » January 16, 19:00
• Romania – Denmark » January 18, 21:30
• North Macedonia – Romania » January 20, 19:00

What expectations does the selector George Buricea have

Due to numerous injuries, George Buricea had to improvise at the team level. However, the selector is optimistic.

We expect a good match against Portugal. It's not easy to play against them, practice handball at speed. But we have our strategy, I won't talk about it now. I know guys have the ability and quality to make a beautiful figure. I am very, very confident in the team. It's an important tournament for me, for the country, for everyone! I know we will not disappoint

– George Buricea, according to EHF

Groups of the European Men's Handball Championship:

• Group A: Austria, Germany, Spain, Serbia – (Herning, Denmark);
• Group B: Denmark, North Macedonia, Portugal, Romania – (Herning, Denmark);
• Group C: Czech Republic, France, Norway, Ukraine – (Baerum, Norway);
• Group D: Montenegro, Slovenia, Switzerland, Faroe Islands – (Baerum, Norway);
• Group E: Croatia, Georgia, Netherlands, Sweden – (Malmo, Sweden);
• Group F: Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Poland – (Kristianstad, Sweden).
  In parentheses, the city and country where the matches will be played.