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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Spain |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
| Dates | 24 May – 2 June |
| Teams | 12 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Russia (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Spain |
| Third place |  Yugoslavia |
| Fourth place |  Sweden |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 38 |
| Goals scored | 1,815 (47.76 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) |  Thomas Knorr(41 goals) |
| Best player | Talant Dujshebaev |
The 1996 European Men's Handball Championship was the second edition of the tournament and held in Spain from 24 May to 2 June 1996, in the cities of Ciudad Real and Seville. Russia won the tournament after defeating Spain in the final, while Yugoslavia finished third.