Wales secures 15th place after shootout win over Malaysia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:34 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Wales finished 15th at the Hockey World Cup following a shootout victory against Malaysia in Wavre, Belgium, on August 28. The match ended in a 2-2 draw before Wales prevailed 2-1 in the shootout. This result aligns with Wales' 15th-place world ranking, having previously finished 11th in their World Cup debut in 2023. The team raised nearly £40,000 through crowdfunding to support their participation in the tournament. Following this event, Wales will prepare for the EuroHockey tournament in England next summer.
- •Wales ties 2-2 with Malaysia in the final match.
- •Wales wins the shootout 2-1 to secure 15th place.
- •Wales finished 11th in their 2023 World Cup debut.
- •The EuroHockey tournament in England is next for Wales.
- 11:34 AMYahoo Sports — Wales beat Malaysia to finish 15th at Hockey World Cup
"Wales finish 15th in their second appearance at the Hockey World Cup following a shootout victory over Malaysia in Belgium.
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