Sakura Japan (Japan Women’s National Hockey Team) “4th FIH Nations Cup (2026, Auckland)” Match 3 Result [Japan 0–4 USA] ~ Finished 3rd in the preliminary round and advanced to the 5th–8th place playoffs ~

The Japan Women’s Hockey National Team “Sakura Japan” (World Ranking: WR15) lost 0–4 to the USA (WR12) in their 3rd match of the “4th FIH Nations Cup (2026/Auckland)” being held in Auckland, New Zealand.

With a record of 1 win and 2 losses (3 points), Japan finished 3rd in Pool A.

Japan will face France (WR16 / Group B 4th place) in the 5th–8th place playoff on June 20 at 8:00 (Japan Time). (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.
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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. 10　Thursday, June 18, 10:00 (Japan Time)

Japan

USA