# Spain men's field hockey World Cup campaign > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spain-mens-field-hockey-world-cup-campaign > Updated: 2026-08-29T08:04:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 4. The Spanish men’s field hockey team, the RedSticks, progressed through the second phase of the World Cup. They began the stage with a 2-1 victory over Germany, where Chefo Basterra scored both an equalizer via a penalty stroke and the winning goal. Following this, Spain secured a place in the semifinals for the first time in twenty years after a 1-1 draw against Belgium. Despite an early goal by Belgium’s Victor Foubert, Marc Miralles scored a late equalizer for Spain. The match included controversy regarding a Belgian goal that a video umpire did not annul. Spain then advanced to the World Cup final after a 4-3 semifinal victory against host nation Netherlands at the Wagener Hockey Stadium. After falling behind to a Koen Bijen goal in the 21st minute, Spain responded through José Basterray, who scored in the 40th and 50th minutes and converted a penalty stroke in the 54th minute. Pepe Cunill added a third goal via a penalty corner. A turning point occurred in the fourth quarter when Dutch player Duco Telgenkamp received a ten-minute yellow card following a confrontation with Spanish defender Xavi Espart, allowing Spain to capitalize on the numerical advantage. Despite late goals from the Netherlands’ Jip Janssen and Joep Mollo, Spain held the lead to secure their first final appearance in 28 years. Coached by Max Caldas, Spain will face either Germany or Argentina in the final, which will be held in Belgium. ## Claims - Spain defeated the Netherlands 4-3 in the men's hockey World Cup semi-final. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Duco Telgenkamp received a 10-minute yellow card penalty in the fourth quarter. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Pepe Cunill scored Spain's third goal. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Jip Janssen scored for the Netherlands from a penalty corner. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Joep de Mol scored the final goal for the Netherlands. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Koen Bijen scored the opening goal for the Netherlands in the 22nd minute. (corroborated by 2 sources) - José Basterra scored three goals for Spain during the match. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Spain will play the winner of Germany vs. Argentina in the final in Waver, Belgium. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-29: Spain defeats Netherlands to reach field hockey World Cup final Spain defeated the Netherlands 4-3 in the field hockey World Cup semi-final, preventing the reigning Olympic champions from reaching the final. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-defeats-netherlands-to-reach-field-hockey-world-cup-final ### 2026-08-26: Spain reaches field hockey World Cup final after defeating Netherlands Spain's men's field hockey team defeated the Netherlands 4-3 in the World Cup semifinals, securing their first final appearance in 28 years thanks to a hat-trick by José Basterra. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-reaches-field-hockey-world-cup-final-after-defeating-netherlands ### 2026-08-23: Spain reaches World Cup semifinals after draw with Belgium Spain's RedSticks have reached the World Cup semifinals after a 1-1 draw against Belgium, marking their first appearance in the final four in twenty years. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-reaches-world-cup-semifinals-after-draw-with-belgium ### 2026-08-21: Spain defeats Germany 2-1 in Field Hockey World Cup Spain's RedSticks defeated Germany 2-1 in the second phase of the Field Hockey World Cup, led by two goals from Chefo Basterra. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-defeats-germany-2-1-in-field-hockey-world-cup --- Cite as: Spain men's field hockey World Cup campaign. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spain-mens-field-hockey-world-cup-campaign