Germany secured a 2-0 victory over Austria in a Group A match at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Katarina Jobst-Smith scored Germany's first goal, celebrated with teammate Lilli Welcke, while Austrian goaltender Selma Luggin was unable to make the save.
In Group B action in Herning, Denmark prevailed over Japan. Japan's Umeka Odaira scored during the match, but Denmark emerged victorious. Danish goalkeeper Emma-Sofie Nordstroem and Japan's Wakana Kurosu were seen challenging for the puck.
