Germany vs Scotland Preview & Prediction | 2026 Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup | First Round
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Rank outsiders at this tournament, Scotland are out to cause a big shock first up against the former two-time world champions and 2004 Olympic gold medallists Germany.
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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 Scotland prediction
Scotland are competing in their fifth Women’s FIH World Cup but they are yet to place higher than the eighth-place they managed back in 1983, their first appearance in the competition. Germany meanwhile, were consistently strong performers but have dropped off over the past ten years, which underlines how crucial this tournament is for the sport in Germany.
Janneke Schopman’s side are well drilled and are more than likely to enjoy the majority of possession against the Scots. They are a stronger team and Scotland will struggle to contain them across much of play. With that in mind, consider backing the Germans to get themselves off to a winning start.
Germany vs Scotland tip: Germany to win
