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After the Czech Republic and the USA, Brazil is the third handball team affected by a coronavirus outbreak just before the start of the World Cup in Egypt. As announced by the Brazilian association on its website, a total of two players and five team leaders tested positive for the Sars-CoV-2 virus at the training ground in Rio Maior, Portugal. According to media reports, Cape Verde, the opponent of the group from Germany, should also have had a crown outbreak.
Late on Tuesday night, the handball federation had declared that the United States could not participate in the title fights. Previously, the cancellation of the Czech Republic had been known. The Americans registered a total of 19 players who tested positive, while the Czechs had 17 cases in the team and coaches. For the Czech Republic, North Macedonia advances in the tournament, instead of the USA, Switzerland will start as the second successor in North Africa.
A total of six nations of the European association should be ready as possible successors. The choice fell on the European teams because they were active in qualifying for the European Championship until the end and had regular crown events until the end.
The Brazilian players are Thiagus Petrus, from FC Barcelona, a finalist in the Champions League, and goalkeeper Leonardo Terçariol, from BM Benidorm in Spain. According to the information, coach Marcus Oliviera is also infected with Corona. All had mild symptoms and had been isolated by the team. All unaffected team members are due to travel to Egypt this Wednesday. Brazil plays in Group B with Spain, Tunisia and Poland.
The Handball World Cup will open on Wednesday night with the match between hosts Egypt and Chile.
