The 2007 World Women's Handball Championship was the 18th edition of the international championship tournament in women's team sport handball that is governed by the International Handball Federation (IHF). France hosted the event from 2–16 December 2007. A total of 24 teams participated in the tournament. Russia successfully contested Norway in the final, regaining the title after having lost it at the 2005 final.
Venues
Source: IHF.info ==Qualification==
Preliminary round
The draw for the preliminary round took place in Paris on 20 June 2007. Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Group C ---- ---- Group D ---- ---- Group E ---- ---- Group F ---- ---- ==President's Cup==
President's Cup
Group I ---- ---- Group II ---- ---- Group III ---- ---- Group IV ---- ---- 23rd place game 21st place game 19th place game 17th place game 15th place game 13th place game == Main round ==
Main round
Group M I ---- ---- ---- Group M II ---- ---- ---- ==Knockout stage==
Knockout stage
Bracket ;Championship bracket ;5th place bracket Quarterfinals ---- ---- ---- 5–8th place semifinals ---- Semifinals ---- Eleventh place game Ninth place game Seventh place game Fifth place game Third place game Final ==Ranking and statistics==
Ranking and statistics
Final ranking All-star team • Goalkeeper: • Left wing: • Left back: • Pivot: • Centre back: • Right back: • Right wing: Chosen by team officials and IHF experts: IHF.info Top Goalkeepers Top goalscorers ==Medalists==