Igor Marković announces 19-player list for European Championship preparations
Igor Marković announced a 19-player list; the team gathers on 22 November and will play an Ankara tournament (27–29 Nov) before the Euro.
Head coach Igor Marković has published a 19-player list for the North Macedonia women's national handball team as they begin preparations for the European Championship. Before travelling to Cluj, the squad will participate in a preparatory international tournament in Ankara, Turkey.
The coach selected 19 players; the first national gathering is scheduled for 22 November 2026 (Sunday) at 12:00 at the THREE CORNERS hotel in Skopje. After the Ankara tournament Marković will announce the final roster that will represent North Macedonia at the European Championship.
International tournament in Turkey | 27–29 November 2026
Match schedule at the Ankara event:
- 27.11.2026 | 18:45 — North Macedonia – Finland
- 28.11.2026 | 16:30 — Italy – North Macedonia
- 29.11.2026 | 18:45 — Turkey – North Macedonia
Following the friendly tournament, the coaching staff will trim the list to the final squad that will travel to the European Championship in Romania.
At the European Championship North Macedonia will face host Romania, Switzerland and the reigning European champion Norway in the group stage on 4, 6 and 8 December 2026.
Photo: press material from the event
