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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Netherlands |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
| Dates | 11–20 December |
| Teams | 12 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Norway (1st title) |
| Runner-up |  Denmark |
| Third place |  Hungary |
| Fourth place |  Austria |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 38 |
| Goals scored | 1,858 (48.89 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Ausra Fridrikas (68 goals) |
| Best player | Trine Haltvik |
The 1998 EHF European Women's Handball Championship was held in the Netherlands from 11 to 20 December. It was won by Norway after beating Denmark 24–16 in the final match.