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Hockey World Cup: Red Lions face Germany, without Crols
The Red Lions take on the defending champions Germany tonight in Wavre, without their forward Thomas Crols, who is injured.
The Belgium Red Lions, ranked first in the FIH ranking, meet the fifth-ranked world champion Germans this Monday evening at 8:30 PM in Wavre during their second match of the 2026 Hockey World Cup.
In the opening match, the Red Lions secured a tough victory against France, boosting their morale ahead of this major encounter against Germany.
However, bad news hit the Belgian team as forward Thomas Crols will not participate in this match due to an injury sustained just before the game. The Belgian Hockey Federation confirmed this information, stating that Crols will be replaced by Jack Vloeberghs for this important match.
The Red Lions, having started the tournament on a positive note, hope to continue their momentum despite this setback. The match against Germany promises to be a significant challenge, given the history of both teams in international competition.
Meanwhile, in other World Cup results, the French team managed to secure a 3-3 draw against Malaysia, highlighting the intensity of the group stage matches. The Blues, led by John-John Dohmen, experienced a thrilling scenario, narrowly avoiding defeat before leveling the score.
The match between Belgium and Germany is set against a backdrop of fierce competition, where every point matters for the teams involved. The Red Lions, supported by their fans in Wavre, will need to give their best to rise to this challenge.