The Australian men’s team experienced a loss to Croatia 11-10 in a tight loss during the 2026 World Cup. The match was intense and decided by a single goal. They won a vital sudden-death shootout against Spain earlier by 14-13 to advance past groups. The victory came late and pushed them into the knockout round. Australia then lost in the intense semifinals to Croatia. In the semifinal, the Australians fell short against the Croatians. The defeat was disheartening but the team showed grit. China and Hungary played for seventh place after both teams went out in early knockout games on the women’s side. The two nations contended for seventh place after early exits on the women’s side. Fans watched a tight showdown that underscored the depth of the field. The match was closely contested.