Germany defeat Spain 1-0 in the final to win their fourth Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup title and successfully defend their crown.
Germany have won the 2026 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup after defeating Spain 1-0 in a closely contested final in Wavre, Belgium. The victory secured Germany’s fourth World Cup title and allowed them to successfully defend the championship they won in 2023.
The final remained goalless through the opening two quarters as both teams produced disciplined defensive performances. Spain created several opportunities, but Germany goalkeeper Jean-Paul Danneberg made important saves to keep the score level.
Germany finally broke the deadlock in the third quarter. Michel Struthoff scored in the 44th minute after Germany created their decisive opportunity, giving the defending champions a 1-0 advantage.
Spain continued pushing for an equalizer but Germany’s defence held firm during the final stages. The narrow victory was enough to secure another world title for the German team.
The championship is particularly significant because Germany became the first men’s team to successfully defend the World Cup on two separate occasions. Their four titles now put them level with Pakistan as the most successful men’s hockey nations in World Cup history.
Germany’s victory caps an impressive tournament campaign and strengthens their position among the world’s leading hockey nations. Spain, meanwhile, can take pride from reaching the final after a strong run through the competition.
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