Germany equalled Pakistan’s most World Cup trophy success record after lifting the trophy for the fourth time, as the defending champions edged Spain out 1-0 in the Final of the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.
In the 44th minute, Michel Struthoff scored the solitary match-winning goal for Germany, which was a field goal. While Spain earned four penalty corners, Germany recorded one penalty corner, but both teams failed to utilise their opportunities, and also there were no penalty strokes recorded.
Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 (Final): Germany Post-Match Status
Defending champions Germany won their fourth World Cup trophy. Earlier, they lifted in 2002, 2006, and 2023.
Germany became the first team to defend the World Cup title twice, as they did in 2002 and 2006. It was the fourth time that a team successfully defended a World Cup title.
Germany leveled Pakistan’s record for most Men’s hockey World Cup titles, as both have now recorded four trophies each.
Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 (Final): Spain Post-Match Status
Spain are still waiting for their first World Cup title. It was their third World Cup runners-up finish, after 1971 and 1998. Only the Netherlands have recorded more World Cup runners-up than Spain, as the Dutch side has recorded World Cup silver medals four times.
