Archive · 1 Dec 2025
France Stuns Australia 8-3 at FIH Junior World Cup
In a surprising hockey match, France was losing 1-3 to Australia but then scored seven goals in a row to win 8-3.
They played really well in the last part of the game, while Australia took their goalkeeper off to try to score more goals, which didn't work.
France is now close to making it to the next round, but Australia has a tough last game against Korea.
Other teams like Spain, the Netherlands, and England also won their matches, making the race to the quarterfinals very exciting.
Only six top teams and two best second-placed teams will advance to the quarterfinals.
France came back from 1-3 down to beat Australia 8-3 at the FIH Junior World Cup in Chennai.
France scored seven unanswered goals in the final quarter, including three into an open net after Australia removed their goalkeeper.
Australia led 3-1 at one stage but could not hold on to their lead.
France's victory puts them on track for the quarterfinals, while Australia faces Korea in their last pool game.
Other notable results include Spain beating Belgium 2-0, the Netherlands defeating Malaysia 6-0, and England hammering Austria 13-0.
- Who
- France and Australia hockey teams
- What
- France scored seven unanswered goals to win 8-3
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Chennai, India
- Why
- France's strong comeback in the final quarter
- Match Result
- France 8-3 Australia
- Tournament
- FIH Junior World Cup
- Location
- Chennai
- Date
- Saturday
- Next Match for Australia
- vs Korea on Tuesday
- Quarterfinal Spots
- Six pool toppers and two best second-placed teams advance
- Top Teams After Two Rounds
- Germany, India, Argentina, Spain, Netherlands, France