With Germany beating Australia and Spain held the co-hosts Belgium in a draw, the defending champions Germany and Spain have qualified for the Semifinals of the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.
Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Second Round – Day 3
Germany 4–2 Australia
While both teams were facing a must-win game, the defending champions Germany beat Australia by 4-2 to secure the top spot of Pool F and qualify for the Semis. After Blake Govers opened the scoreline for Australia in the third minute, Germany claimed a 3-1 lead inside the next 20 minutes, where Hannes Müller (11’), Michel Struthoff (12’), and Justus Warweg (19’) netted once each. While Joel Rintala (30’) provided a fightback for Australia, Hugo von Montgelas (40’) secured the crucial victory for Germany.
As Spain vs Belgium match ended in a draw, a draw would be enough for Australia to qualify for the Semis, but they missed it.
Spain 1–1 Belgium
With their late equaliser goal against the hosts and last two-time finalists Belgium, Spain snatched the Semifinals spot of the tournament. Interestingly, if Belgium won the match, they would qualify for the Semifinals, as Australia earlier suffered a defeat.
Arthur Van Doren (4’) provided an early lead for the hosts to set up the knockout stages qualification dream. Marc Miralles later levelled the scoreline in the 46th minute that ultimately resulted in their Semifinals qualification.
Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Second Round – Day 3 Points Table
Pool F
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal Difference | Points | Qualification |
Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 | Semifinals |
Spain | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Semifinals |
Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | 5th Place Game |
Belgium | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 7th Place Game |
Germany and Spain will play Semifinals.
Australia will play the 5th-place game.
Belgium will play the 7th-place game.
Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Classification Round – Day 1 Results and Points Table
Malaysia 3–3 South Africa
France 2–1 Ireland
Pool H
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal Difference | Points | Qualification |
Ireland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 | 9th Place Game |
South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | 11th Place Game |
France | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | 13th Place Game |
Malaysia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 | 15th Place Game |
Ireland will play the 9th-place game.
South Africa will play the 11th-place game.
France will play the 13th-place game.
Malaysia will play the 15th-place game.
