Netherlands

The Netherlands national handball team is the national handball team of Netherlands and is controlled by the Netherlands Handball Association.

Unlike the very successful women's team, The Netherlands men's team qualified just twice for the World Championships (1961, 2025). For the 2023 World Men's Handball Championship The Netherlands received a wildcard and reached the Main Round finishing 14th overall. The team improved this result in the 2025 event to a 12th place in the final ranking.

The current squad led by starplayers Luc Steins and Kay Smits is steadily closing the gap with the leading European teams by qualifying three consecutive times for the European Championships (2020, 2022 and 2024). In only their second ever appearance at EHF EURO 2022 the Dutch men's team won three matches and drew one. The Dutch did qualify for the Main Round as well and finished as 10th overall.

The Netherlands men's national handball team, commonly known as "Holland," is the official team representing the Netherlands in international handball competitions. Managed by the Royal Dutch Handball Association, the team has a growing presence in European and world handball arenas. Known for their agility, teamwork, and strategic play, the Dutch team has participated in various European Championships and World Championships, showcasing their talent and determination on the international stage. While they continue to develop and improve their standings, the Netherlands handball team remains a passionate and dedicated squad committed to elevating their performance and promoting the sport within the country.