Rwanda’s U19 men’s national team, Portugal, Croatia and Algeria have been drawn in Group A of the 10th IHF Men's Youth (U19) World Championship that will take place in Croatia from August 2-13.

Rwanda and Burundi will be making their debut in the tournament after they secured their first-ever medals during the 2022 African Men's Youth Handball Championship held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 30 August to 6 September 2022.

The pair is among four countries that will represent Africa at the 2023 Men's Youth World Handball Championship alongside Egypt and Morocco.

Egypt secured the continental title after beating hosts Rwanda 51–29 in the final while Morocco defeated Burundi 41–34 to claim the bronze medal.

Groups

Group A: Portugal, Croatia, Rwanda and Algeria

Group B: Hungary, Slovenia, Morocco and New Zealand

Group C: Egypt, Iceland, Japan and Czech Republic

Group D: Spain, Korea, Brazil and Bahrain

Group E: Denmark, Austria, Chile and Mexico

Group F: Norway, Montenegro, North Macedonia and IHF Trophy

Group G: Germany, Argentina, Saudi Arabia and USA

Group H: Sweden, Faroe Islands, Iran and Burundi.