USA Prepares for Final Day of Pool Play at 2026 FIH Para Hockey World Cup

Louvain-La-Neuve, BELGIUM – The spirit and the passion from USA continued to shine as they took on Italy and Pakistan on day three of the 2026 FIH Para Hockey World Cup in Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium.

USA's Hockey ii (intellectual impairment) team kicked off the day against Italy, falling 10-1 but seeing a goal from skipper Jessi Everett in the 13th minute. Against Pakistan, USA had their highest scoring match, notching four goals but eventually falling 18-4. All of USA's goals came in the second half, with Braden Jenkins kicking things off in the 17th minute. Jessi Everett scored twice, bringing her total to four for the tournament, and solidifying her spot as USA's leading goal scorer. Noah Croy notched his first goal of his career in the 25th minute.

USA will play the final day of pool play at the 2026 Para Hockey World Cup tomorrow, with one match against Zambia at 4:00 a.m. Monday, August 24 will feature the final placement games. The matches are not livestreamed, but fans can follow along with the scores on USA Field Hockey’s Instagram, X, or on the FIH website. For more information, visit the event page.