Hockeyroos defeated by the Netherlands in FIH Hockey World Cup pool match
- Posted Tue 18 Aug 2026 at 7:59amTue 18 Aug 2026 at 7:59amThe Netherlands secured a 4-2 win over the Hockeyroos in their World Cup pool match.
- (Getty Images: Soccrates/Eric Verhoeven)In short:Australia's women's hockey team have been defeated by reigning champions, the Netherlands, in their FIH Hockey World Cup pool match.
- The Hockeyroos are still likely to advance to the second round of the tournament, despite the 4-2 defeat.
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- Posted Tue 18 Aug 2026 at 7:59amTue 18 Aug 2026 at 7:59amThe Netherlands secured a 4-2 win over the Hockeyroos in their World Cup pool match.
- (Getty Images: Soccrates/Eric Verhoeven)In short:Australia's women's hockey team have been defeated by reigning champions, the Netherlands, in their FIH Hockey World Cup pool match.
- The Hockeyroos are still likely to advance to the second round of the tournament, despite the 4-2 defeat.
Sources: ABC Australia