Sakura Japan (Japan Women’s National Hockey Team) “4th FIH Nations Cup (2026, Auckland)” 5th–8th Place Playoff Results [Japan 1–1 (SO 3–1) France] ~ Advances to the 5th Place Match ~

The Japan Women’s Hockey National Team “Sakura Japan” (World Ranking: WR15) defeated France (WR16 / Group B 4th place) 1–1 (SO 3–1) in the 5th–8th place playoff of the “4th FIH Nations Cup (2026/Auckland)” being held in Auckland, New Zealand.

Japan will face Korea (WR18) in the 5th place match on June 21 at 10:30 (Japan Time).
(Match schedule and start times are subject to change depending on tournament conditions.)

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※ Live Match Updates [International Hockey Federation (FIH) Official Website]

※ FIH World Rankings as of June 15 (prior to the tournament)

Match No. 13　Saturday, June 20, 8:00 (Japan Time)

Japan

France