The Australian men’s team suffered a loss to Croatia 11-10 in a close loss during the 2026 World Cup. The match was intense and decided by a single goal. They won a crucial sudden-death shootout against Spain earlier by 14-13 to advance past groups. The victory came in the final moments and propelled them into the knockout round. Australia then lost in the hard-fought 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 first-round knockout games on the women’s side. The two nations battled for seventh place after first-round losses on the women’s side. Fans watched a competitive showdown that underscored the depth of the field. The match was well-contested.