Belgium vs Ireland Preview & Prediction | 2026 Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup | First Round
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Belgium face Ireland in the final first round fixture of the women’s FIH World Cup.
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How to watch on TV: UK – not televised / USA – USA’s matches will be televised live on CBS
How to watch online: UK – British home nation matches can be streamed live for free on Channel 4 Sport YouTube, while all matches can be streamed live on FIH Watch.Hockey / USA – USA’s matches can be streamed live on CBS digital platforms, while all matches can be streamed live on FIH Watch.Hockey
Belgium vs Ireland prediction
Neither of these two teams are guaranteed a place in the next round heading into this final set of Pool C fixtures, although each will have a better idea of what they need to do in this game following the conclusion of Spain vs New Zealand earlier in the day. Belgium are in pole position though, with one point more than the Irish.
Expect Ireland to take some risks in a bid to try and break down Belgium, pushing extra bodies forward. However, this is a dangerous strategy against a strong Belgian side with a very good offence. Belgium are unlikely to play safe themselves and as a superior attacking team to Ireland, backing them has to be favoured.
Belgium vs Ireland tip: Belgium to win
