Norway's left wing Magnus Jondal celebrates a goal during the 25th IHF Men's World Championship 2017 semi-final handball match Croatia vs Norway on January 27, 2017 at the Accorhotels Arena in Paris. / AFP / THOMAS SAMSON
Paris: Norway reached the final of the world handball championships for the first time on Friday with a 28-25 extra-time victory over Croatia.
The Norwegians, who were only fourth at the last European championships, will face defending champions France in Sunday's final.
France will be going for a sixth world crown.
