IKF Korfball World Championship
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The IKF Korfball World Championship, often simply the Korfball World Championship, is an international korfball
Korfball
Korfball is a mixed gender team sport, with similarities to netball and basketball. A team consists of eight players; four female and four male. A team also includes a coach. It was founded in the Netherlands in 1902 by Nico Broekhuysen. In the Netherlands there are around 580 clubs, and over a...

 competition contested by the national teams of the members of International Korfball Federation (IKF
IKF
IKF may refer to*Integrated Kent Franchise*International Karate Federation*International Kart Federation: acronym or three letter acronym*International Kendo Federation: The international organization of Japanese martial arts Kendo...

), the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded roughly every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1978
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...

. The current champions are Netherlands
Netherlands national korfball team
The Netherlands national korfball team is managed by the Koninklijk Nederlands Korfbalverbond , representing Netherlands in korfball international competitions....

, who won the 2011 Korfball World Championship
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...

.

The current format of the tournament involves 16 teams competing for the title at venues within the host nation over a period of about a week. The 9 World Championships have been won by two different national teams. Netherlands
Netherlands national korfball team
The Netherlands national korfball team is managed by the Koninklijk Nederlands Korfbalverbond , representing Netherlands in korfball international competitions....

 have won all but one time, losing only to Belgium
Belgium national korfball team
The Belgium national korfball team is managed by the Koninklijke Belgische Korfbalbond , representing Belgium in korfball international competitions....

 in the 1991 Korfball World Championship
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...

.

Results

Year Host Winners Score Runners-up Third Place Score Fourth Place Number of teams
1978
Details
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...

 Netherlands 14–13
(a.e.t.)
20–15
(a.e.t.)
8
1984
Details
1984 Korfball World Championship
The 1984 Korfball World Championship was the second edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 24–27, in the cities of Antwerp, Louvain la Neuve, Hasselt and Ghent...

 Belgium 11–9 7–5 8
1987
Details
1987 Korfball World Championship
The 1987 Korfball World Championship was the 3rd edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in the Netherlands on April 20-25, in the cities of Amsterdam, Bennekom, Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Rotterdam and Wormer...

 Netherlands 9–7 9–5
(a.e.t.)
12
1991
Details
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...

 Belgium 11–10 10–8 12
1995
Details
1995 Korfball World Championship
The 5th Korfball World Championship was held in New Delhi in November 1995, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Intermediate round:...

 India 21–13 13–11 12
1999
Details
1999 Korfball World Championship
The 6th Korfball World Championship was held in Adelaide on July 1999, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # -External links:*...

 Australia 23–11 24–22 12
2003
Details
2003 Korfball World Championship
The 7th Korfball World Championship was held in The Netherlands on 2003, with the participation of 16 national teams.-Preliminary round:-Groups Round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #...

 Netherlands 22–9 21–15 16
2007
Details
2007 Korfball World Championship
The 8th Korfball World Championship was held in Brno on November 1–10, 2007 with 16 national teams in competition.The best 8 teams qualified for the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei....

 Czech Republic 23–10 19–14 16
2011
Details
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...

 Mainland China 32–26 33-16 16
2015
Details
2015 Korfball World Championship
The 10th Korfball World Championship will be held in the Belgian cities of Ghent, Herentals and Antwerp in 2015. The International Korfball Federation chose to award the hosting rights for the tournament to Belgium on November 4th, 2011. The only other hosting candidate was New Zealand, who planned...

 Belgium TBA
  • a.e.t.: after extra time

Teams reaching the top four

Team Titles Runners-up Third place Fourth place Total finishes in top four
8 (1978
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...

*, 1984
1984 Korfball World Championship
The 1984 Korfball World Championship was the second edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 24–27, in the cities of Antwerp, Louvain la Neuve, Hasselt and Ghent...

, 1987
1987 Korfball World Championship
The 1987 Korfball World Championship was the 3rd edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in the Netherlands on April 20-25, in the cities of Amsterdam, Bennekom, Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Rotterdam and Wormer...

*, 1995
1995 Korfball World Championship
The 5th Korfball World Championship was held in New Delhi in November 1995, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Intermediate round:...

, 1999
1999 Korfball World Championship
The 6th Korfball World Championship was held in Adelaide on July 1999, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # -External links:*...

, 2003
2003 Korfball World Championship
The 7th Korfball World Championship was held in The Netherlands on 2003, with the participation of 16 national teams.-Preliminary round:-Groups Round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #...

*, 2007
2007 Korfball World Championship
The 8th Korfball World Championship was held in Brno on November 1–10, 2007 with 16 national teams in competition.The best 8 teams qualified for the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei....

, 2011
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...

)
1 (1991
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...

)
9
1 (1991
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...

*)
8 (1978
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...

, 1984
1984 Korfball World Championship
The 1984 Korfball World Championship was the second edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 24–27, in the cities of Antwerp, Louvain la Neuve, Hasselt and Ghent...

*, 1987
1987 Korfball World Championship
The 1987 Korfball World Championship was the 3rd edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in the Netherlands on April 20-25, in the cities of Amsterdam, Bennekom, Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Rotterdam and Wormer...

, 1995
1995 Korfball World Championship
The 5th Korfball World Championship was held in New Delhi in November 1995, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Intermediate round:...

, 1999
1999 Korfball World Championship
The 6th Korfball World Championship was held in Adelaide on July 1999, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # -External links:*...

, 2003
2003 Korfball World Championship
The 7th Korfball World Championship was held in The Netherlands on 2003, with the participation of 16 national teams.-Preliminary round:-Groups Round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #...

, 2007
2007 Korfball World Championship
The 8th Korfball World Championship was held in Brno on November 1–10, 2007 with 16 national teams in competition.The best 8 teams qualified for the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei....

, 2011
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...

)
8
^ 2 (1978
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...

, 1984
1984 Korfball World Championship
The 1984 Korfball World Championship was the second edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 24–27, in the cities of Antwerp, Louvain la Neuve, Hasselt and Ghent...

)
2 (1991
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...

, 1999
1999 Korfball World Championship
The 6th Korfball World Championship was held in Adelaide on July 1999, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # -External links:*...

)
4
# 2 (1987
1987 Korfball World Championship
The 1987 Korfball World Championship was the 3rd edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in the Netherlands on April 20-25, in the cities of Amsterdam, Bennekom, Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Rotterdam and Wormer...

, 1999
1999 Korfball World Championship
The 6th Korfball World Championship was held in Adelaide on July 1999, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # -External links:*...

)
2 (1978
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...

, 1984
1984 Korfball World Championship
The 1984 Korfball World Championship was the second edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 24–27, in the cities of Antwerp, Louvain la Neuve, Hasselt and Ghent...

)
4
2 (1991
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...

, 2011
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...

)
2 (1987
1987 Korfball World Championship
The 1987 Korfball World Championship was the 3rd edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in the Netherlands on April 20-25, in the cities of Amsterdam, Bennekom, Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Rotterdam and Wormer...

, 2003
2003 Korfball World Championship
The 7th Korfball World Championship was held in The Netherlands on 2003, with the participation of 16 national teams.-Preliminary round:-Groups Round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #...

)
4
2 (2003
2003 Korfball World Championship
The 7th Korfball World Championship was held in The Netherlands on 2003, with the participation of 16 national teams.-Preliminary round:-Groups Round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #...

, 2007
2007 Korfball World Championship
The 8th Korfball World Championship was held in Brno on November 1–10, 2007 with 16 national teams in competition.The best 8 teams qualified for the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei....

*)
2
1 (1995
1995 Korfball World Championship
The 5th Korfball World Championship was held in New Delhi in November 1995, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Intermediate round:...

)
1 (2007
2007 Korfball World Championship
The 8th Korfball World Championship was held in Brno on November 1–10, 2007 with 16 national teams in competition.The best 8 teams qualified for the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei....

)
2
1 (1995
1995 Korfball World Championship
The 5th Korfball World Championship was held in New Delhi in November 1995, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Intermediate round:...

)
1
1 (2011
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...

)
1


The IKF Korfball World Championship, often simply the Korfball World Championship, is an international korfball
Korfball
Korfball is a mixed gender team sport, with similarities to netball and basketball. A team consists of eight players; four female and four male. A team also includes a coach. It was founded in the Netherlands in 1902 by Nico Broekhuysen. In the Netherlands there are around 580 clubs, and over a...

 competition contested by the national teams of the members of International Korfball Federation (IKF
IKF
IKF may refer to*Integrated Kent Franchise*International Karate Federation*International Kart Federation: acronym or three letter acronym*International Kendo Federation: The international organization of Japanese martial arts Kendo...

), the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded roughly every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1978
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...

. The current champions are Netherlands
Netherlands national korfball team
The Netherlands national korfball team is managed by the Koninklijk Nederlands Korfbalverbond , representing Netherlands in korfball international competitions....

, who won the 2011 Korfball World Championship
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...

.

The current format of the tournament involves 16 teams competing for the title at venues within the host nation over a period of about a week. The 9 World Championships have been won by two different national teams. Netherlands
Netherlands national korfball team
The Netherlands national korfball team is managed by the Koninklijk Nederlands Korfbalverbond , representing Netherlands in korfball international competitions....

 have won all but one time, losing only to Belgium
Belgium national korfball team
The Belgium national korfball team is managed by the Koninklijke Belgische Korfbalbond , representing Belgium in korfball international competitions....

 in the 1991 Korfball World Championship
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...

.

Results

Year Host Winners Score Runners-up Third Place Score Fourth Place Number of teams
1978
Details
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...

 Netherlands 14–13
(a.e.t.)
20–15
(a.e.t.)
8
1984
Details
1984 Korfball World Championship
The 1984 Korfball World Championship was the second edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 24–27, in the cities of Antwerp, Louvain la Neuve, Hasselt and Ghent...

 Belgium 11–9 7–5 8
1987
Details
1987 Korfball World Championship
The 1987 Korfball World Championship was the 3rd edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in the Netherlands on April 20-25, in the cities of Amsterdam, Bennekom, Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Rotterdam and Wormer...

 Netherlands 9–7 9–5
(a.e.t.)
12
1991
Details
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...

 Belgium 11–10 10–8 12
1995
Details
1995 Korfball World Championship
The 5th Korfball World Championship was held in New Delhi in November 1995, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Intermediate round:...

 India 21–13 13–11 12
1999
Details
1999 Korfball World Championship
The 6th Korfball World Championship was held in Adelaide on July 1999, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # -External links:*...

 Australia 23–11 24–22 12
2003
Details
2003 Korfball World Championship
The 7th Korfball World Championship was held in The Netherlands on 2003, with the participation of 16 national teams.-Preliminary round:-Groups Round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #...

 Netherlands 22–9 21–15 16
2007
Details
2007 Korfball World Championship
The 8th Korfball World Championship was held in Brno on November 1–10, 2007 with 16 national teams in competition.The best 8 teams qualified for the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei....

 Czech Republic 23–10 19–14 16
2011
Details
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...

 Mainland China 32–26 33-16 16
2015
Details
2015 Korfball World Championship
The 10th Korfball World Championship will be held in the Belgian cities of Ghent, Herentals and Antwerp in 2015. The International Korfball Federation chose to award the hosting rights for the tournament to Belgium on November 4th, 2011. The only other hosting candidate was New Zealand, who planned...

 Belgium TBA
  • a.e.t.: after extra time

Teams reaching the top four

Team Titles Runners-up Third place Fourth place Total finishes in top four
8 (1978
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...

*, 1984
1984 Korfball World Championship
The 1984 Korfball World Championship was the second edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 24–27, in the cities of Antwerp, Louvain la Neuve, Hasselt and Ghent...

, 1987
1987 Korfball World Championship
The 1987 Korfball World Championship was the 3rd edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in the Netherlands on April 20-25, in the cities of Amsterdam, Bennekom, Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Rotterdam and Wormer...

*, 1995
1995 Korfball World Championship
The 5th Korfball World Championship was held in New Delhi in November 1995, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Intermediate round:...

, 1999
1999 Korfball World Championship
The 6th Korfball World Championship was held in Adelaide on July 1999, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # -External links:*...

, 2003
2003 Korfball World Championship
The 7th Korfball World Championship was held in The Netherlands on 2003, with the participation of 16 national teams.-Preliminary round:-Groups Round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #...

*, 2007
2007 Korfball World Championship
The 8th Korfball World Championship was held in Brno on November 1–10, 2007 with 16 national teams in competition.The best 8 teams qualified for the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei....

, 2011
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...

)
1 (1991
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...

)
9
1 (1991
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...

*)
8 (1978
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...

, 1984
1984 Korfball World Championship
The 1984 Korfball World Championship was the second edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 24–27, in the cities of Antwerp, Louvain la Neuve, Hasselt and Ghent...

*, 1987
1987 Korfball World Championship
The 1987 Korfball World Championship was the 3rd edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in the Netherlands on April 20-25, in the cities of Amsterdam, Bennekom, Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Rotterdam and Wormer...

, 1995
1995 Korfball World Championship
The 5th Korfball World Championship was held in New Delhi in November 1995, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Intermediate round:...

, 1999
1999 Korfball World Championship
The 6th Korfball World Championship was held in Adelaide on July 1999, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # -External links:*...

, 2003
2003 Korfball World Championship
The 7th Korfball World Championship was held in The Netherlands on 2003, with the participation of 16 national teams.-Preliminary round:-Groups Round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #...

, 2007
2007 Korfball World Championship
The 8th Korfball World Championship was held in Brno on November 1–10, 2007 with 16 national teams in competition.The best 8 teams qualified for the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei....

, 2011
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...

)
8
^ 2 (1978
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...

, 1984
1984 Korfball World Championship
The 1984 Korfball World Championship was the second edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 24–27, in the cities of Antwerp, Louvain la Neuve, Hasselt and Ghent...

)
2 (1991
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...

, 1999
1999 Korfball World Championship
The 6th Korfball World Championship was held in Adelaide on July 1999, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # -External links:*...

)
4
# 2 (1987
1987 Korfball World Championship
The 1987 Korfball World Championship was the 3rd edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in the Netherlands on April 20-25, in the cities of Amsterdam, Bennekom, Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Rotterdam and Wormer...

, 1999
1999 Korfball World Championship
The 6th Korfball World Championship was held in Adelaide on July 1999, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # -External links:*...

)
2 (1978
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...

, 1984
1984 Korfball World Championship
The 1984 Korfball World Championship was the second edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 24–27, in the cities of Antwerp, Louvain la Neuve, Hasselt and Ghent...

)
4
2 (1991
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...

, 2011
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...

)
2 (1987
1987 Korfball World Championship
The 1987 Korfball World Championship was the 3rd edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in the Netherlands on April 20-25, in the cities of Amsterdam, Bennekom, Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Rotterdam and Wormer...

, 2003
2003 Korfball World Championship
The 7th Korfball World Championship was held in The Netherlands on 2003, with the participation of 16 national teams.-Preliminary round:-Groups Round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #...

)
4
2 (2003
2003 Korfball World Championship
The 7th Korfball World Championship was held in The Netherlands on 2003, with the participation of 16 national teams.-Preliminary round:-Groups Round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #...

, 2007
2007 Korfball World Championship
The 8th Korfball World Championship was held in Brno on November 1–10, 2007 with 16 national teams in competition.The best 8 teams qualified for the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei....

*)
2
1 (1995
1995 Korfball World Championship
The 5th Korfball World Championship was held in New Delhi in November 1995, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Intermediate round:...

)
1 (2007
2007 Korfball World Championship
The 8th Korfball World Championship was held in Brno on November 1–10, 2007 with 16 national teams in competition.The best 8 teams qualified for the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei....

)
2
1 (1995
1995 Korfball World Championship
The 5th Korfball World Championship was held in New Delhi in November 1995, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Intermediate round:...

)
1
1 (2011
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...

)
1


The IKF Korfball World Championship, often simply the Korfball World Championship, is an international korfball
Korfball
Korfball is a mixed gender team sport, with similarities to netball and basketball. A team consists of eight players; four female and four male. A team also includes a coach. It was founded in the Netherlands in 1902 by Nico Broekhuysen. In the Netherlands there are around 580 clubs, and over a...

 competition contested by the national teams of the members of International Korfball Federation (IKF
IKF
IKF may refer to*Integrated Kent Franchise*International Karate Federation*International Kart Federation: acronym or three letter acronym*International Kendo Federation: The international organization of Japanese martial arts Kendo...

), the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded roughly every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1978
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...

. The current champions are Netherlands
Netherlands national korfball team
The Netherlands national korfball team is managed by the Koninklijk Nederlands Korfbalverbond , representing Netherlands in korfball international competitions....

, who won the 2011 Korfball World Championship
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...

.

The current format of the tournament involves 16 teams competing for the title at venues within the host nation over a period of about a week. The 9 World Championships have been won by two different national teams. Netherlands
Netherlands national korfball team
The Netherlands national korfball team is managed by the Koninklijk Nederlands Korfbalverbond , representing Netherlands in korfball international competitions....

 have won all but one time, losing only to Belgium
Belgium national korfball team
The Belgium national korfball team is managed by the Koninklijke Belgische Korfbalbond , representing Belgium in korfball international competitions....

 in the 1991 Korfball World Championship
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...

.

Results

Year Host Winners Score Runners-up Third Place Score Fourth Place Number of teams
1978
Details
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...

 Netherlands 14–13
(a.e.t.)
20–15
(a.e.t.)
8
1984
Details
1984 Korfball World Championship
The 1984 Korfball World Championship was the second edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 24–27, in the cities of Antwerp, Louvain la Neuve, Hasselt and Ghent...

 Belgium 11–9 7–5 8
1987
Details
1987 Korfball World Championship
The 1987 Korfball World Championship was the 3rd edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in the Netherlands on April 20-25, in the cities of Amsterdam, Bennekom, Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Rotterdam and Wormer...

 Netherlands 9–7 9–5
(a.e.t.)
12
1991
Details
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...

 Belgium 11–10 10–8 12
1995
Details
1995 Korfball World Championship
The 5th Korfball World Championship was held in New Delhi in November 1995, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Intermediate round:...

 India 21–13 13–11 12
1999
Details
1999 Korfball World Championship
The 6th Korfball World Championship was held in Adelaide on July 1999, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # -External links:*...

 Australia 23–11 24–22 12
2003
Details
2003 Korfball World Championship
The 7th Korfball World Championship was held in The Netherlands on 2003, with the participation of 16 national teams.-Preliminary round:-Groups Round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #...

 Netherlands 22–9 21–15 16
2007
Details
2007 Korfball World Championship
The 8th Korfball World Championship was held in Brno on November 1–10, 2007 with 16 national teams in competition.The best 8 teams qualified for the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei....

 Czech Republic 23–10 19–14 16
2011
Details
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...

 Mainland China 32–26 33-16 16
2015
Details
2015 Korfball World Championship
The 10th Korfball World Championship will be held in the Belgian cities of Ghent, Herentals and Antwerp in 2015. The International Korfball Federation chose to award the hosting rights for the tournament to Belgium on November 4th, 2011. The only other hosting candidate was New Zealand, who planned...

 Belgium TBA
  • a.e.t.: after extra time

Teams reaching the top four

Team Titles Runners-up Third place Fourth place Total finishes in top four
8 (1978
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...

*, 1984
1984 Korfball World Championship
The 1984 Korfball World Championship was the second edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 24–27, in the cities of Antwerp, Louvain la Neuve, Hasselt and Ghent...

, 1987
1987 Korfball World Championship
The 1987 Korfball World Championship was the 3rd edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in the Netherlands on April 20-25, in the cities of Amsterdam, Bennekom, Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Rotterdam and Wormer...

*, 1995
1995 Korfball World Championship
The 5th Korfball World Championship was held in New Delhi in November 1995, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Intermediate round:...

, 1999
1999 Korfball World Championship
The 6th Korfball World Championship was held in Adelaide on July 1999, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # -External links:*...

, 2003
2003 Korfball World Championship
The 7th Korfball World Championship was held in The Netherlands on 2003, with the participation of 16 national teams.-Preliminary round:-Groups Round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #...

*, 2007
2007 Korfball World Championship
The 8th Korfball World Championship was held in Brno on November 1–10, 2007 with 16 national teams in competition.The best 8 teams qualified for the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei....

, 2011
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...

)
1 (1991
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...

)
9
1 (1991
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...

*)
8 (1978
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...

, 1984
1984 Korfball World Championship
The 1984 Korfball World Championship was the second edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 24–27, in the cities of Antwerp, Louvain la Neuve, Hasselt and Ghent...

*, 1987
1987 Korfball World Championship
The 1987 Korfball World Championship was the 3rd edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in the Netherlands on April 20-25, in the cities of Amsterdam, Bennekom, Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Rotterdam and Wormer...

, 1995
1995 Korfball World Championship
The 5th Korfball World Championship was held in New Delhi in November 1995, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Intermediate round:...

, 1999
1999 Korfball World Championship
The 6th Korfball World Championship was held in Adelaide on July 1999, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # -External links:*...

, 2003
2003 Korfball World Championship
The 7th Korfball World Championship was held in The Netherlands on 2003, with the participation of 16 national teams.-Preliminary round:-Groups Round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #...

, 2007
2007 Korfball World Championship
The 8th Korfball World Championship was held in Brno on November 1–10, 2007 with 16 national teams in competition.The best 8 teams qualified for the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei....

, 2011
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...

)
8
^ 2 (1978
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...

, 1984
1984 Korfball World Championship
The 1984 Korfball World Championship was the second edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 24–27, in the cities of Antwerp, Louvain la Neuve, Hasselt and Ghent...

)
2 (1991
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...

, 1999
1999 Korfball World Championship
The 6th Korfball World Championship was held in Adelaide on July 1999, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # -External links:*...

)
4
# 2 (1987
1987 Korfball World Championship
The 1987 Korfball World Championship was the 3rd edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in the Netherlands on April 20-25, in the cities of Amsterdam, Bennekom, Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Rotterdam and Wormer...

, 1999
1999 Korfball World Championship
The 6th Korfball World Championship was held in Adelaide on July 1999, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # -External links:*...

)
2 (1978
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...

, 1984
1984 Korfball World Championship
The 1984 Korfball World Championship was the second edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 24–27, in the cities of Antwerp, Louvain la Neuve, Hasselt and Ghent...

)
4
2 (1991
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...

, 2011
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...

)
2 (1987
1987 Korfball World Championship
The 1987 Korfball World Championship was the 3rd edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in the Netherlands on April 20-25, in the cities of Amsterdam, Bennekom, Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Rotterdam and Wormer...

, 2003
2003 Korfball World Championship
The 7th Korfball World Championship was held in The Netherlands on 2003, with the participation of 16 national teams.-Preliminary round:-Groups Round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #...

)
4
2 (2003
2003 Korfball World Championship
The 7th Korfball World Championship was held in The Netherlands on 2003, with the participation of 16 national teams.-Preliminary round:-Groups Round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #...

, 2007
2007 Korfball World Championship
The 8th Korfball World Championship was held in Brno on November 1–10, 2007 with 16 national teams in competition.The best 8 teams qualified for the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei....

*)
2
1 (1995
1995 Korfball World Championship
The 5th Korfball World Championship was held in New Delhi in November 1995, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Intermediate round:...

)
1 (2007
2007 Korfball World Championship
The 8th Korfball World Championship was held in Brno on November 1–10, 2007 with 16 national teams in competition.The best 8 teams qualified for the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei....

)
2
1 (1995
1995 Korfball World Championship
The 5th Korfball World Championship was held in New Delhi in November 1995, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Intermediate round:...

)
1
1 (2011
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...

)
1
* = hosts
^ = includes results representing West Germany between 1978 and 1987
# = includes results representing Great Britain between 1978 and 2003

Debut of teams

Each successive World Championship has had at least one team appearing for the first time. Teams in parentheses are considered successor teams by IKF.
Year Debutants Total
1978
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...








8
1984
1984 Korfball World Championship
The 1984 Korfball World Championship was the second edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 24–27, in the cities of Antwerp, Louvain la Neuve, Hasselt and Ghent...


2
1987
1987 Korfball World Championship
The 1987 Korfball World Championship was the 3rd edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in the Netherlands on April 20-25, in the cities of Amsterdam, Bennekom, Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Rotterdam and Wormer...




4
1991
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...



2
1995
1995 Korfball World Championship
The 5th Korfball World Championship was held in New Delhi in November 1995, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Intermediate round:...



3
1999
1999 Korfball World Championship
The 6th Korfball World Championship was held in Adelaide on July 1999, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # -External links:*...



2
2003
2003 Korfball World Championship
The 7th Korfball World Championship was held in The Netherlands on 2003, with the participation of 16 national teams.-Preliminary round:-Groups Round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #...

1
2007
2007 Korfball World Championship
The 8th Korfball World Championship was held in Brno on November 1–10, 2007 with 16 national teams in competition.The best 8 teams qualified for the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei....



2
2011
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...


2
Total 24


Note: The IKF considers Germany a successor to West Germany. Likewise, Catalonia is seen as a successor to Spain.

Comprehensive team results by tournament

Legend
  • 1st — Champions
  • 2nd — Runners-up
  • 3rd — Third place
  • 4th — Fourth place
  •  ×  — Did not enter / Withdrew
  •    — Hosts


For each tournament, the number of teams in each finals tournament (in brackets) are shown.
Team 1978
1978 Korfball World Championship
The 1st Korfball World Championships was held in The Netherlands on November 6–11, in the cities of Assen, Nuenen, and Amsterdam-Pool matches:Legend-5th–8th places:-7th–8th places:-5th–6th places:-Semi-finals:...


(8)
1984
1984 Korfball World Championship
The 1984 Korfball World Championship was the second edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 24–27, in the cities of Antwerp, Louvain la Neuve, Hasselt and Ghent...


(8)
1987
1987 Korfball World Championship
The 1987 Korfball World Championship was the 3rd edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in the Netherlands on April 20-25, in the cities of Amsterdam, Bennekom, Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Rotterdam and Wormer...


(12)
1991
1991 Korfball World Championship
The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball competition. It was held in Belgium on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem, Brussels, Ghent and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium defeated Netherlands by 11–10.-Pool matches:Legend* Portugal...


(12)
1995
1995 Korfball World Championship
The 5th Korfball World Championship was held in New Delhi in November 1995, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Intermediate round:...


(12)
1999
1999 Korfball World Championship
The 6th Korfball World Championship was held in Adelaide on July 1999, with the participation of 12 national teams.-First round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # -External links:*...


(12)
2003
2003 Korfball World Championship
The 7th Korfball World Championship was held in The Netherlands on 2003, with the participation of 16 national teams.-Preliminary round:-Groups Round:-Final round:-Final ranking:# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #...


(16)
2007
2007 Korfball World Championship
The 8th Korfball World Championship was held in Brno on November 1–10, 2007 with 16 national teams in competition.The best 8 teams qualified for the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei....


(16)
2011
2011 Korfball World Championship
The 9th Korfball World Championship is held in Shaoxing, China, on October 27 – November 5, 2011 with 16 national teams in competition.-Teams:-Pool matches:Legend-Title pools:...


(16)
2015
2015 Korfball World Championship
The 10th Korfball World Championship will be held in the Belgian cities of Ghent, Herentals and Antwerp in 2015. The International Korfball Federation chose to award the hosting rights for the tournament to Belgium on November 4th, 2011. The only other hosting candidate was New Zealand, who planned...


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