The 1999 World Men's Handball Championship was the 16th edition of the World Championship in team handball. It was held in Egypt, from 1 to 15 June, in the cities of Cairo, Ismailia and Port Said. Sweden won the championship.

Qualification

Preliminary round

All times are local (UTC+3).

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Final round

Bracket

Round of 16

Quarterfinals

5–8th place semifinals

Semifinals

Seventh place game

Fifth place game

Bronze medal game

Final

Ranking and statistics

Final standings

All-star Team

Top goalscorers

Source: Egypt99

Top goalkeepers

Medalists