Why in News?
Germany defeated Spain 1–0 to win the Men’s Hockey World Cup at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre, Belgium. With the victory, Germany successfully defended its World Cup title and became only the second team after Pakistan to win the men’s Hockey World Cup four times.
Key Highlights
- Winner: Germany
- Runner-up: Spain
- Final score: Germany 1–0 Spain
- Venue: Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre, Belgium
- Goal scorer: Michel Struthoff
- Germany’s captain: Christopher Ruhr
- Player of the Match: Christopher Ruhr
- Germany’s coach: André Henning
Germany’s Historic Achievement
- Germany's victory marked its fourth Men’s Hockey World Cup title, putting it alongside Pakistan as the only teams to have won the tournament four times.
- Germany also retained the championship, successfully defending its previous World Cup crown.
