Spain vs Australia Preview & Prediction | 2026 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup | First Round
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The world number four ranked team faces off against the world number six in Pool C as Spain and Australia do battle in 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
Spain vs Australia prediction
Spain and Australia were each 3-1 winners in their first games of the tournament, the former taking down South Africa and the latter beating Ireland. This sets this next contest up nicely with the winner establishing themselves as Pool C leaders and all but guaranteeing their place in the next round of the tournament.
However, these are two well-matched sides and separating them over the course of this match will be difficult. Neither are likely to take any huge risks in the fear of it ultimately costing them at the other end of the field and the longer things stay level, the cagier it may become. When taking this into account, consider backing a draw between the pair.
Spain vs Australia tip: Draw
