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Sakura Japan (Japan Women’s National Hockey Team) “16th FIH World Cup Final Qualification Tournament (2026/Santiago)” Match 2 Result [Japan 1-2 Ireland]
The Japanese women’s national hockey team, Sakura Japan (World Ranking = WR12), faced Ireland (WR13) in their second match of the 16th FIH World Cup Final Qualifier (2026/Santiago) held in Santiago, Chile. They lost 1-2, resulting in a record of one win and one loss (3 points).
Their third match will be against Malaysia (WR21) starting at 0:45 on March 6 (Japan time; late night on March 5 at 24:45).
(The competition schedule and match start times are subject to change depending on tournament circumstances.)
*This tournament is scheduled to be live-streamed on the Watch.Hockey website.
Viewing requires account registration and purchase of a PASS (paid subscription).
*Match Updates [International Hockey Federation (FIH) Official Website]
*FIH World Rankings as of February 27 (pre-tournament)
| Japan | vs | Ireland | ||
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1 – 2 |  |
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Game 2 Official Match Record [Updated 2026.3.3]
Score
- 55′ PC – #9 FW Takanori (GIFU ASAHI BLUE BEES)
Highlight Reel
From the FIH Official YouTube Channel
Related Information
- Sakura Japan (Japan Women’s National Hockey Team) “16th FIH World Cup Final Qualification Tournament (2026/Santiago)”
- FIH (World Cup) [FIH Official Site]
- FIH International Hockey Federation [Official Site]
- FIH Official Social Media [Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube]
- Watch.Hockey [Hockey Video Streaming Site]
- FIH – TMS [Official Site]
- Sakura Japan (Hockey Women’s National Team)
