Spain Stun Hosts Netherlands to Reach First Hockey World Cup Final in 28 Years
What Happened
Spain produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, defeating hosts and Olympic champions Netherlands 4-3 in a dramatic semifinal. After trailing early, Spain scored four unanswered goals before surviving a late Dutch comeback to book their first World Cup final since 1998.
Key Takeaways
The result ends the Netherlands' title hopes on home soil and sends Spain into a surprise final against defending champions Germany. Spain's resilience and clinical finishing turned a difficult position into a historic victory.