2019 World Women's Handball Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Japan |
| Venue(s) | 5 (in 3 host cities) |
| Dates | 30 November – 15 December |
| Teams | 24 (from 6 confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Netherlands (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Spain |
| Third place | Russia |
| Fourth place | Norway |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 96 |
| Goals scored | 5,179 (53.95 per match) |
| Attendance | 315,748 (3,289 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Lois Abbingh (71 goals) |
| Awards | |
| Best player | Estavana Polman |
The 2019 IHF World Women's Handball Championship, the 24th event hosted by the International Handball Federation, was held in Japan from 30 November to 15 December 2019.
The Netherlands won their first title after defeating Spain in the final. The final was decided on a controversial penalty decision, when Ainhoa Hernandez blocked the Dutch goalkeeper's pass stopping a potential counter with seconds to go.