Goal ace Govers fires Kookaburras again at World Cup
Australian hockey player Blake Govers scored the winning goal in a 1-0 victory against Spain during the 2026 World Cup. The win maintains Australia's perfect start to the tournament with six points from two matches.
Why it matters
This victory keeps Australia in a strong position for the World Cup title, highlighting the performance of a key athlete in international sports.
Blake Govers is ecstatic after another goal from Australia's master World Cup striker sank Spain. Photo: EPA PHOTO Blake Govers, one of Australian hockey's great marksmen, has struck a landmark goal as the Kookaburras continued their perfect start to their 2026 World Cup campaign.
All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All other regional websites in your area Continue The insatiable 30-year-old serial scorer Govers, who averages more than a goal a game after more than 11 years in international hockey, converted the winning penalty stroke in Australia's 100th World Cup match, a hard-earned 1-0 win over Spain at Wavre's Belfius Hockey Arena on Tuesday.
After the 3-1 opening group victory over Ireland, it looked as if Australia might be denied in a tight, physical affair, dominated largely by defences.
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