Overview
- The Australian men lost their World Cup semi-final to Hungary 13-12 when a late blocked shot denied them a chance to force penalties.
- Hungary goalkeeper Kristof Csoma produced a reflex save on Charlie Negus’s long-range attempt with seconds remaining to seal the win.
- Earlier in the tournament the ninth-ranked Aussie men upset defending champions Spain, with Matthew Byrnes scoring four goals across the campaign to highlight improvement.
- The Australian women beat Russia 12-9 to claim bronze, led by Alice Williams’s four goals and Tilly Kearns’s three as the Stingers led from the opening quarter.
- Coach Tim Hamill praised the men’s performance, framed the campaign as evidence of progress toward Los Angeles, and the men now prepare to face Italy for the World Cup bronze.