1999 World Men's Handball Championship

1999 World Men's Handball Championship
Tournament details
Host country Egypt
Venue(s)4 (in 3 host cities)
Dates1–15 June
Teams24
Final positions
Champions Sweden (4th title)
Runner-up Russia
Third place Yugoslavia
Fourth place Spain
Tournament statistics
Matches played80
Goals scored4,044 (50.55 per match)
Top scorer(s) Rolando Uríos (CUB)
(57 goals)
Best player Stefan Lövgren (SWE)
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The 1999 World Men's Handball Championship was the 16th edition of the World Championship in team handball. It was held in Egypt, from 1 to 15 June, in the cities of Cairo, Ismailia and Port Said. Sweden won the championship.