The two teams battled head-to-head for most of the game in the Dutch city of 's-Hertogenbosch on Sunday, but Poland ultimately emerged victorious, Polish state news agency PAP reported.
Poland beat China 36-20 in their opening match of the championship on Friday.
The Polish team, coached by Norwegian Arne Senstad, will face defending champions France in their final group-stage match in 's-Hertogenbosch on Tuesday.
Poland coach Arne Senstad. Photo: PAP/Marcin Bielecki
Thirty-two teams are vying for supremacy in the 2025 World Women’s Handball Championship.
The tournament, co-hosted by the Netherlands and Germany, runs until December 14.
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Source: IAR, PAP