Ireland 4 Wales 0The Ireland men's hockey team have booked their place at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup after an emphatic 4-0 victory over Wales, ending an eight-year wait to return to hockey’s biggest stage. The goal allowed Ireland to settle into the contest as Wales attempted to respond. Pushing their defensive line up to halfway, they pinned Wales deep and continued to apply pressure in the attacking third. With the result effectively settled, Ireland comfortably saw out the closing stages to confirm their return to the Hockey World Cup. They will now face the France men's national field hockey team in Sunday’s final (6.45pm Irish time), with the chance to complete the tournament with a perfect record.

Source: Irish Independent March 07, 2026 20:53 UTC