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Tumilty eyes special World Cup day for Irish hockey
Both teams rallied from early setbacks, with Ireland’s men beating South Africa 4-1 and the women defeating New Zealand 3-2 to keep progression hopes alive.
- On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, Ireland's men's and women's hockey teams both secured crucial World Cup victories, keeping their respective tournament hopes alive in Belgium.
- The men's team defeated South Africa 4-1 in Belgium, marking their first Men's World Cup group stage victory in 48 years after a dominant final quarter comeback.
- Earlier that day, the women's team triumphed 3-2 over New Zealand at the Belfius Hockey Arena, with captain Sarah Hawkshaw saying, 'I think we showed great resilience.'
- Both squads now focus on decisive matches this Thursday, August 20, 2026, as the men face Spain and the women prepare for host nation Belgium.
- A draw against Spain on Thursday would secure the men's team a spot in the top-eight phase of the 16-nation tournament, offering a chance at the medal phase.
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Tumilty eyes special World Cup day for Irish hockey
Ireland head coach Mark Tumilty said his players needed cool heads and real steel to beat South Africa and keep alive their hopes of progressing to the second round of the Men's Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands.
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