Germany vs Belgium Preview & Prediction | 2026 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup | First Round
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A battle for the top of Pool B sees reigning champions Germany take on number one seed Belgium.
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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
Germany vs Belgium prediction
This has all the makings of a classic between Germany and Belgium, two of the strongest teams in the competition and both could easily end up meeting again in the final one day. Both were victorious in their opening pool match, Germany thrashing Malaysia 5-1 and Belgium holding off a valiant France to win 3-2.
The notable take from those games were a potential vulnerability for Belgium defensively. This is something that Germany are more than good enough to capitalise on when you consider the strength of their attack. Therefore, backing the Germans feels like the shrewd move in this one.
Germany vs Belgium tip: Germany to win
