The second day of the 2026 FIH Para Hockey World Cup unfolded in Louvain‑la‑Neuve, Belgium, where the United States’ Para Hockey squad, competing under the Hockey ii designation, took the field against a series of formidable opponents.
Facing Ireland, the Americans fell behind early, with the Irish side building a 3‑0 lead by halftime. Though the U.S. managed to score twice in the second half, the 5‑2 final score underscored the difficulty of overcoming a strong start.
Looking ahead
A few hours later, Germany delivered a dominant performance, netting eight goals in the opening half and cruising to a 12‑0 victory. The result highlighted the defensive lapses that the U.S. team will need to address before their next fixtures.
Key contributors Scott Weisbrot and Jessi Everett found the net against Ireland, providing moments of optimism for a team eager to rebound.
Tomorrow the United States is scheduled to meet Italy at 4:00 a.m. Eastern Time and Pakistan at 9:00 a.m. ET. Live updates will be streamed on USA Field Hockey’s Instagram, X, and the International Hockey Federation’s website.