FIH Hockey World Cup QualifierIreland 5Canada 1Ireland are one win away from sealing qualification for the World Cup after an emphatic win over Canada in Santiago yesterday. Laplante was kept busy for the minutes that followed, with Kealy eventually winning a penalty corner. Canada though were energetic in possession, winning a penalty corner of their own which forced Holly Micklem into her first save. Canada won a second penalty corner soon after which they converted to break the deadlock. Ireland's Men's team play their semi-final against Wales on Friday at 10:30pm Irish Time with a chance to secure their World Cup Qualification.

Source: Irish Examiner March 05, 2026 22:10 UTC