Handball world ranking on iPhone and iPad
A world ranking of men's national handball teams, built from an independent Elo rating. Star your country and see how it compares.
in the app
Rankings covered
World Ranking (men's)
About 110 national teams, rated by an Elo system and listed with their rating.
how they work
How the rankings are calculated
This ranking comes from handballranking.com, an independent site that rates national teams with an Elo system. Each team has a rating; after every match the winner gains points and the loser drops by the same amount, with more changing hands when the result is a surprise.
It is not an official IHF or EHF ranking. It's included because it gives a consistent, results-based picture of men's international handball.
schedule
When they're published
The rating changes after international matches, so it moves most during qualifiers and major championships and can stay unchanged for weeks in between.
In the app: the ranking is checked twice a day, and each list shows the date the source gives for its latest update.
screens
How it looks in the app
Screenshots captured in September and October 2026; rankings in the app reflect the latest edition available.
sources
Official sources
The ranking and its method are published here:
World Sport Rankings is not affiliated with or endorsed by handballranking.com, the IHF or the EHF.
questions
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official IHF ranking?
No. It is an independent Elo ranking from handballranking.com, labeled ELO in the app.
Is there a women's handball ranking?
Not yet. The source covers men's national teams only.
Can I follow my country?
Yes. Tap the star next to a team to add it to Favorites.
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