At their second-ever participation at the EHF EURO, the Faroe Islands clinched their first win in the competition - and they did so in style, with a dominant 13-goal win against Montenegro.
It was a strong performance at both ends of the court for the rising nation, with Pauli Jacobsen receiving the Player of the Match award after saving 16 shots, while Óli Mittún, Hákun av Teigum, and Elias á Skipagøtu contributed 27 goals combined.
The victory gives the Faroe Islands three points and the top position in the group after two matches in the preliminary round. With the defeat, Montenegro lost the opportunity to advance to the intermediate round.
The other teams in the group, Switzerland and Slovenia, play their second matches on Sunday. The Faroe Islands meet Slovenia on Tuesday evening in the final round of the group stage.
The Faroe Islands have only previously participated in the 2024 European Championship in Germany, where they recorded two defeats and one draw.
Another Scandinavian nation, Iceland, delivered another impressive performance for their frenetic fans, beating Poland by 31-23 in their second match of the Men's EURO 2026.
After early scoring struggles, head coach Snorri Steinn Guðjónsson's team took advantage of nearly every Polish turnover, which piled up in the second half. It is Iceland’s fourth consecutive win at an EURO, setting a new record for the Nordic nation.