Santiago (Chile), March 3 -- It was straight chalk down the line for all four women's matches at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifier here.
The favorites of Pool A, Australia and Chile, shut out France and Switzerland, respectively. It was the same story in Pool B, as Japan defeated Canada, 4-0, and Ireland dominated Malaysia, 5-0.
(Women's) Japan 4 - 0 CanadaAkari Nakagomi got things started for Japan with a powerful strike in the opening frame, setting the tone for an eventual 4-0 win. Fans would have to wait a half hour for Japan's next goal, but they would not be disappointed with Miyu Hasegawa's cheeky swat out of the air to put her team up 2-0. A finish two minutes later from captain Saki Tanaka gave Japan a three-goal lead headi...