After the 17:17 draw against Switzerland, the Czech Republic also drew 19:19 against Poland at the World Handball Championship.
In the 32nd minute, the Czechs were still 13:10 ahead in Herning. It is therefore clear that the Swiss, who still face Germany and Poland, must continue to add to their points tally in order to qualify for the main round.
Egypt and the Netherlands, both of whom also won their second game, reached this stage on Friday. The North Africans beat Bahrain 35:24, while the Netherlands defeated North Macedonia 37:32.