1938 World Men's Handball Championship

The 1938 World Championship for men in team handball was the first ever World Handball Championship. It was played in Germany. It was contested by just 4 national teams.

Final standings

1. Germany
2. Austria
3. Sweden
4. Denmark

Final round

Kamp	Res.
Germany - Denmark	11-3
Sweden- Denmark	2-1
Germany - Sweden	7-2
Austria - Sweden	5-4
Germany - Austria	5-4
Austria - Denmark	7-2

Rank	Country	Pts	W	D	L	Gf	Ga	Diff
1	Germany	6	3	0	0	23	9	+14
2	Austria	4	2	0	1	16	11	+5
3	Sweden	2	1	0	2	8	13	-5
4	Denmark	0	0	0	3	6	20	-14