01 The men's final
Germany beat Spain 1–0 in Wavre, Belgium, on 30 August 2026. Michel Struthoff scored the only goal, in a game where Spain had more of the ball and more penalty corners.
It was Germany's fourth title, after 2002, 2006 and 2023, and their first successful defence since 2006. Argentina beat the Netherlands 2–1 for bronze.
02 The women's final
Argentina beat the Netherlands in a shoot-out the day before, ending the Dutch run of three straight titles. It was Argentina's third world title, after 2002 and 2010.
Sources & corrections
[1] FIH RESULTS, 2026 HOCKEY WORLD CUP
[2] OLYMPICS.COM MATCH REPORTS
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