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Samurai Japan (Japan Men’s National Hockey Team) “4th FIH Nations Cup (2026, Cape Town)” Opening Match Result [Japan 1-1 South Korea]

The 4th FIH Nations Cup (2026/Cape Town) kicked off on June 11 in Cape Town, South Africa.

The Japan Men’s Hockey National Team “Samurai Japan” (World Ranking: WR15) faced Korea (WR20) and drew 1–1.

Their 2nd match will be played on June 12 at 23:45 (Japan Time) against Malaysia (WR14).
(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)

Match No. 2 Thursday, June 11, 21:30 (Japan Time)
Japan vs Korea
1 1Q 0-0
2Q 0-1
3Q 1-0
4Q 0-0
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Opening Match Official Game Record [Updated: 2026.6.12]

Goal

  • 37′ FG – #18 FW Tsubasa Tanaka (ALL STICKS CLUB)

Player Comment

#1 FW Koji Yamazaki

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