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Germany wins 2026 Men's Hockey World Cup; fires women's coach
The German men's national hockey team has won the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, defeating Spain 1-0 in the final held in Wavre, Belgium. Michel Struthoff scored the decisive goal in the 44th minute. This victory marks Germany's fourth World Cup title, tying them with Pakistan for the most wins in the tournament's history. The win also makes Germany the first team to successfully defend their title in consecutive tournaments.
In contrast to the men's success, the German Hockey Federation (DHB) has dismissed women's national team head coach Janneke Schopman with immediate effect. The decision follows the women's team finishing sixth at the World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium. DHB Sports Director Martin Schultze stated that the federation was dissatisfied with the team's long-term development. The dismissal has drawn criticism from former players who questioned the timing of the decision ahead of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers.
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German Hockey Association · German Hockey Federation · Germany Men's National Field Hockey Team · Germany Men's National Hockey Team · Janneke Schopman · Martin Schultze · Michel Struthoff · Spain Men's National Field Hockey Team · Spain Men's National Hockey Team
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Germany is among the teams to win the men's hockey World Cup in consecutive terms. samacharnama.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Michel Struthoff scored the decisive goal in the 44th minute. samacharnama.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The final match was held in Wavre, Belgium. samacharnama.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Germany is the first men's country to win the World Cup twice on separate occasions while also being a consecutive winner. samacharnama.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Germany has equaled Pakistan's record of four Hockey World Cup titles. samacharnama.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Germany has won its fourth Hockey World Cup title. samacharnama.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Germany's previous World Cup victories occurred in 2002, 2006, and 2023. samacharnama.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Germany defeated Spain 1-0 in the 2026 Men's Hockey World Cup final. samacharnama.com