Olympic Hockey 2026: Friday Group Results and Highlights Before Women’s KO Stage
In the ongoing Olympic Hockey 2026 tournament, key matches unfolded on Friday, impacting the standings significantly in Group B.
Group B Results
Japan secured a crucial victory over France, bringing their record to 1-0. This win was marked by a strong performance in the final period. Makoto Ito and Suzuka Maeda scored to break a 1-1 tie, solidifying Japan’s position in the group.
Despite a late effort from France, who scored on a power play with just 12 seconds remaining, it was insufficient to force overtime. France now holds a record of 0-2 and has a concerning -4 goal differential.
Current Standings and Upcoming Matches
- 1. Japan (1-0; 3 points)
- 2. Sweden (1-0; 3 points)
- 3. Italy (1-0; 3 points)
- 4. Germany (0-1; 0 points)
- 5. France (0-2; 0 points)
With France’s challenging position, their prospects look grim as they prepare to face Sweden, the highest-ranked team in Group B. Japan, on the other hand, will look to build on their momentum against Germany in their next match.
As the tournament progresses, the upcoming clashes will play a critical role in determining which teams will advance to the knockout stage.
