section_path: Preparations
section_name: Preparations
paragraph_text: Preparations
  
  Croatian host city, Varaždin signed their hosting contract on 26 June 2024. In November 2024, host city Poreč also signed their contract. In December 2024, Croatian Handball Federation, Varaždin County, Međimurje County and Čakovec signed a joint co-hosting contract.
  
  On 22 October 2024, the official ball was released.
  
  On 22 November 2024, the Norwegian government allotted 10 million NOK for the tournament.