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Samurai Japan (Japan Men’s National Hockey Team) “4th FIH Nations Cup (2026, Cape Town)” Match 4 Result [Japan 2–5 New Zealand] ~ Finished 2nd in the preliminary round and advanced to the semifinals ~
The Japan Men’s Hockey National Team “Samurai Japan” (World Ranking: WR15) lost 2–5 to New Zealand (WR11) in their 4th match of the “4th FIH Nations Cup (2026/Cape Town)” being held in Cape Town, South Africa.
With a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss (7 points), Japan finished 2nd in Pool A.
Japan will face France (WR10 / Pool B winner) in the semi-final on June 20 at 2:00 (Japan Time / June 19, 26:00).
(Match schedule and start times are subject to change depending on tournament conditions.)
※ This tournament is scheduled to be live-streamed on the Watch.Hockey website.
Account registration and purchase of a PASS (paid) are required to watch.
※ Live Match Updates [International Hockey Federation (FIH) Official Website]
※ FIH World Rankings as of June 10 (prior to the tournament)
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Match 4 Official Game Record [Updated: 2026.6.18]
Goals
- 45′ PS – #7 DF Jun Watanabe (Selrio Shimane)
- 46′ FG – #11 FW Kazumasa Matsumoto (ALL STICKS CLUB)
Highlight Video
Related Information
- Samurai Japan (Japan Men’s National Hockey Team) “4th FIH Nations Cup (2026/Cape Town)”
- FIH – International Hockey Federation [Official Website]
- FIH Official Social Media [Facebook · X · Instagram · YouTube]
- Watch.Hockey [Hockey Video Streaming Site]
- FIH – TMS [Official Website]
- Samurai Japan (Japan Men’s National Hockey Team)
