Germany lifts the World Cup


Germany’s Christopher Ruhr being sandwiched by three Belgian defenders during the final at the Kalinga Stadium. - Photo by FIH/World Sport

BHUBANESWAR: The defending champions have been taken down by the ruthless Germans.

Germany have lifted the World Cup after 17 years when they beat 2018 champions Belgium 5-4 on a penalty shootout, after the game ended 3-3 in the final at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday (Jan 29).

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