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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Egypt |
| Venue(s) | 5 (in 3 host cities) |
| Dates | August 5–19 |
| Teams | 24 (from 4 confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Germany (1st title) |
| Runner-up |  Denmark |
| Third place |  Slovenia |
| Fourth place | Egypt |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 98 |
| Goals scored | 5,707 (58.23 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) |  Mait Patrail (81) |
The 2009 Men's Junior World Handball Championship (17th tournament) took place in Egypt from August 5–19.