In the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, defending champions Germany suffered a defeat against Spain in their first game of the second round, while the hosts and last two-time finalists Belgium claimed a draw against Australia.
Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Second Round – Day 1
Germany 1–2 Spain
Justus Weigand opened the scoreline for Germany in the 26th minute, but José Basterra’s (30’ & 50’) brace helped Spain to secure crucial three points.
Australia 1–1 Belgium
Tom Craig provided the 1-0 lead for Australia in the 24th minute, while the hosts Belgium equalised the scoreline in the 38th minute after Tom Boon successfully converted a penalty corner.
Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Second Round – Day 1 Points Table
Pool F
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal Difference | Points | Qualification |
Australia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 | Semifinals |
Spain | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Semifinals |
Germany | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5th Place Game |
Belgium | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 7th Place Game |
Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Classification Round – Day 1 Results and Points Table
France 1–3 South Africa
South Africa secured a 3–1 victory over France in their Pool H classification match at the 2026 Men's Hockey World Cup in Wavre, Belgium. Mustapha Cassiem scored twice in the second quarter to build an early lead, while Victor Charlet pulled one back for France before halftime. Dayaan Cassiem sealed the win with a final-minute goal, giving South Africa their first victory of the tournament.Ireland 7–4 Malaysia
Ireland defeated Malaysia 7–4 in a high-scoring Pool H classification match at the 2026 Men's Hockey World Cup in Wavre, Belgium. A rapid first-half hat-trick from Jonathan Lynch and a brace from Matthew Nelson propelled Ireland to a commanding lead. Despite a energetic second-half response from Malaysia, Ireland kept the game out of reach to earn their first win of the classification phase.Pool H
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal Difference | Points | Qualification |
Ireland | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 6 | 9th Place Game |
South Africa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 | 11th Place Game |
France | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 | 13th Place Game |
Malaysia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 | 15th Place Game |
