Netherlands vs Spain Preview & Prediction | 2026 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup | Semi-Final
by Alex Sarwar ·
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The first semi-final of the Men’s FIH World Cup sees a battle between the second and fourth ranked nations in the competition as Netherlands host Spain in Amstelveen.
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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
Netherlands vs Spain prediction
Netherlands stood up to adversity in a tough second-round pool, getting the better of India before drawing with England to secure their passage through to the last four. This was after the three-time world champions secured a perfect nine points from nine in the opening round. They take on Spain for a place in the final.
One thing Spain have shown across this tournament so far is that they are not easy to break down. This should be Netherlands’ toughest test from an attacking perspective. However, the hosts have all bases covered and their class is expected to tell across 60 minutes. With that in mind, back a low-scoring semi-final, but for Netherlands to win it.
Netherlands vs Spain tip: Netherlands to win and under 4.5 total goals
