France vs Germany Preview & Prediction | 2026 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup | First Round
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An all-European battle with high stakes as France need to beat Pool B leaders Germany to have any hope of finishing in those top two spots.
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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
France vs Germany prediction
France have brought plenty of entertainment with their attacking verve so far over the course of this World Cup, but on the flip-side they cannot keep their opponents at bay and that has led to them losing 3-2 to Belgium and drawing 3-3 to Malaysia, the latter being an especially bad result with Malaysia being one of the lowest ranked nations in the competition.
Germany’s offensive arsenal should be ready to take advantage on facing such a weak opponent from a defensive perspective and they’ve showed their ability at both ends of the field, scoring six goals and keeping a clean sheet. Against France’s defence, Germany should be winning comfortably.
France vs Germany tip: Germany to win
