Belgium survived a penalty-shootout against Netherlands in a rematch of last edition’s final to book their place in the final of the 2023 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup, here, we examine the latest results, scores, final match schedule, date, time, venue, teams, standings, & streaming details
After three weeks of thrilling hockey matches in Odisha, the prestigious 2023 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup will culminate with the final on Sunday featuring Germany vs Belgium. According to bookmakers, the reigning world champions are the favorite with 1.98 winning odd but, Germany aren’t far away with 2.9 odd.
FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 final match Germany vs Belgium team schedule, date, time, venue, results today, live streaming
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2023 Men’s Hockey World Cup Germany vs Belgium final schedule, results, semi-final score, road to final, & other details
Although Germany dominated the first-half with concentrated offensive play, Australia’s clinical finish and resilient defense allowed the top-seeded team to secure 2-0 lead. Germany continued to display similar aggressive play in the second-half and finally it paid-off as Peillat bagged the first goal for Germany that reduced the deficit. With minutes left on the clock, the match seemed to be headed for shootout after Peillat made it 2-2 for Germany but, defensive blunder from Australia allowed Germany to convert a dangerous counterattack and win the match by score of 3-2 with only six seconds left in the regular time.
In the other semi-final, Netherlands clashed against Belgium with the objective of avenging their loss in the 2018 World Cup final and started in a befitting manner as they secured an early lead. However, Belgium bagged the equalizer just before the half-time thanks to a penalty corner. Fans were pretty hyped after the third quarter saw Belgium equalize the score once more after Netherlands took 2-1 lead. Ultimately, the fourth quarter ended goalless as the match went to penalty shootout similar to last edition’s final between the two teams.
During the shootout, Belgian keeper Vincent Vanasch performed at his peak and forced the Dutch players to miss three of five attempts, which saw the match culminate with 3-2 shootout win in favor of the reigning world champions. Following these results, it is confirmed that former champion Germany will face-off against the reigning champion Belgium on Sunday with the title at stake. To enjoy the much-anticipated championship match in-person on Sunday, fans across the world can buy their tickets from here.
2023 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup: group stage results & schedule
| Date | IST Timing | Match |
| 13-Jan | 13:00 | Argentina 1-0 South Africa |
| 13-Jan | 15:00 | Australia 8-0 France |
| 13-Jan | 17:00 | England 5-0 Wales |
| 13-Jan | 19:00 | India 2-0 Spain |
| 14-Jan | 13:00 | New Zealand 3-1 Chile |
| 14-Jan | 15:00 | Netherlands 4-0 Malaysia |
| 14-Jan | 17:00 | Belgium 5-0 Korea |
| 14-Jan | 19:00 | Germany 3-0 Japan |
| 15-Jan | 17:00 | Spain 5-1 Wales |
| 15-Jan | 19:00 | England 0-0 India |
| 16-Jan | 13:00 | Malaysia 3-2 Chile |
| 16-Jan | 15:00 | New Zealand 0-4 Netherlands |
| 16-Jan | 17:00 | France 2-1 South Africa |
| 16-Jan | 19:00 | Argentina 3-3 Australia |
| 17-Jan | 17:00 | Korea 2-1 Japan |
| 17-Jan | 19:00 | Germany 2-2 Belgium |
| 19-Jan | 13:00 | Malaysia 2-3 New Zealand |
| 19-Jan | 15:00 | Netherlands 14-0 Chile |
| 19-Jan | 17:00 | Spain 0-4 England |
| 19-Jan | 19:00 | India 4-2 Wales |
| 20-Jan | 13:00 | Australia 9-2 South Africa |
| 20-Jan | 15:00 | France 5-5 Argentina |
| 20-Jan | 17:00 | Belgium 7-1 Japan |
| 20-Jan | 19:00 | Korea 2-7 Germany |
Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2023: crossover stage schedule (22nd-23rd January)
Malaysia 2-2 (3-4) Spain
Germany 5-1 France
Argentina 5-5 (2-3) South Korea
India 3-3 (4-5) New Zealand
Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2023: quarterfinal results (25th-26th January)
Australia 4-3 Spain
Germany 2-2 (4-3) England
South Korea 1-5 Netherlands
Belgium 2-0 New Zealand
2023 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup: semi-final schedule (27th January)
Australia 2-3 Germany: 4:30pm IST
Belgium 2-2 (3-2) Netherlands: 7:00pm IST
Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2023: bronze medal match (29th January)
Australia vs Netherlands: 4:30pm IST
Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2023: gold medal match (29th January)
Belgium vs Germany: 7:00pm IST
When & Where to watch: live streaming and telecast
On a number of channels, including Star Sports Select First, Star Sports 2 HD, & Star Sports 2 SD, viewers can see live coverage of the final game on Sunday, which will feature Germany vs. Belgium. Hockey enthusiasts in India may follow the game from here or watch the entire game live on Disney Hotstar+. Additionally on Sunday, the high-voltage bronze medal match featuring Australia vs. Netherlands will be played prior to the championship match.