Ambros Martín analyzes Spain's elimination in the women's handball world championship

Published on January 05, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Ambros Martín, national women's handball coach, speaks at a press conference after the match against Germany, with a serious and analytical expression.

Ambros Martín analyzes Spain's elimination from the women's handball world championship

The Spanish women's handball team, the Guerreras, said goodbye to the World Championship in a tight round of 16 elimination against Germany. Their coach, Ambros Martín, expresses his regret but looks to the future with a clear learning perspective 🏐.

A defeat that teaches for the future

Martín emphasizes the formative character of this setback. He prefers to focus on the process and on evolving, rather than on the immediate result. He considers that facing a powerhouse like Germany in the decisive phase leaves a valuable lesson for the team.

Key points from the post-match analysis:
  • The team has a low average age and ample room to improve aspects of their game.
  • Experience in a high-pressure scenario is an asset for growing in the medium term.
  • The focus is on assimilating what happened and working to be better prepared for the next European Championship.
"Sometimes, the margin for improvement includes learning to score one more goal than the opponent in the final minutes, a detail that often changes the reports."

Youth and solid foundation to build on

The team showed a good level in the group stage but hit a wall in the direct elimination. Analysts agree that the squad possesses talent and a solid foundation to build on in the coming cycles.

Elements that define the team's projection:
  • The Spanish Federation backs Martín's project, whose contract extends beyond this world championship cycle.
  • The immediate goal is to capitalize on the experience of this World Championship and translate it into tangible improvements.
  • The path traveled in the tournament, despite the elimination, shows a positive evolution of the team.

Looking towards the next challenges

The conclusion is clear: this elimination is not an end point, but a starting point. Martín trusts that the young character of the squad and the lessons learned in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden will be the fuel to face the European Championship and other upcoming international commitments with more guarantees 📈.