Seven of the eight playoff spots have been finalized. England claimed a playoff spot with its five-goal win over Ireland and Wales claimed another with a win over the Haudenosaunee.
Japan can claim the final spot with a win over Hong Kong, China, otherwise, Ireland will advance.
Additionally, the top three seeds are now set in the playoffs due to seeding tiebreakers. Canada will be the No. 1 overall seed, followed by the United States at No. 2, and Australia at No. 3.
- 2026 Asia-Pacific Sixes Lacrosse Championships conclude after six days
Australia’s men and Japan’s women were crowned champions of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Sixes Lacrosse Championships after two one-goal thrillers on the final day on the Sunshine Coast. The hosts had the final say in the men’s gold medal game, holding off Japan 14-13, with Marcus Wertheim named MVP. Japan’s women denied Australia a double with… Read more: 2026 Asia-Pacific Sixes Lacrosse Championships conclude after six days - Australia men and Japan women crowned Asia-Pacific Sixes champions
Australia’s men and Japan’s women have been crowned champions of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Sixes Lacrosse Championships after two one-goal thrillers on the final day on the Sunshine Coast. The hosts had the final say in the men’s gold medal game, holding off Japan 14-13, with Marcus Wertheim named MVP. Japan’s women denied Australia a double,… Read more: Australia men and Japan women crowned Asia-Pacific Sixes champions - Australia, Japan set for double gold medal showdown at APSLC
Australia and Japan will meet for gold in both the men’s and women’s draws after all four won their semifinals on day five of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Sixes Lacrosse Championships on Australia’s Sunshine Coast. Australia was dominant on both sides. The men routed China 22-4 and the women beat Korea 15-4, with goalkeeper Elizabeth “Buzzy”… Read more: Australia, Japan set for double gold medal showdown at APSLC - Philippines, Korea women win play-in thrillers to reach medal matches, qualify for Colorado 2027
The Philippines and Korea women have booked their places in the medal matches after two tight playoffs play-in wins on Day 4. Both teams also secured qualification for the 2027 WL Sixes Championships. The Philippines needed overtime to beat Chinese Taipei, 14-12, with Ria Lagdameo named MVP. The result sees them join the Philippines men… Read more: Philippines, Korea women win play-in thrillers to reach medal matches, qualify for Colorado 2027 - APSLC: Japan, Australia, China and Philippines book tickets to WLSC on Day 3
Day 3 | 2026 Asia-Pacific Sixes Lacrosse Championships, Sunshine Coast Six teams have now booked their places at the 2027 WL Sixes Championships in Colorado Springs after a decisive Day 3 of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Sixes Lacrosse Championships, with Japan, China and the Philippines joining Australia on the men’s side, and Australia and Japan qualifying… Read more: APSLC: Japan, Australia, China and Philippines book tickets to WLSC on Day 3
Update
Due to the the field condition at Kowloon Tsai, the game between New Zealand and Scotland will not be streamed live on WL TV as it has been moved to an adjacent field at the venue. A replay will be uploaded to WL TV as soon as possible.
Pool play comes to an end on day six of the 2024 World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship in Hong Kong, China with the playoffs looming on the horizon.
Five teams have already booked their spots in the quarterfinals. The United States, Canada and Australia have all won their pools while Puerto Rico and Italy have secured spots as second place teams.
That leaves three spots of eight in the playoffs up for grabs on Tuesday between five teams.
England, Ireland and Japan are fighting for the two spots in Pool D and England and Ireland meet each other in the first game of the day at 8:30 a.m. HKT. Japan plays in the last game of the day against Hong Kong, China a 4 p.m.. The full scenarios for pool D can be found below.
The other compelling game of the day features the Haudenosaunee and Wales in a must-win contest in Pool B at 11 a.m.
Puerto Rico’s matchup with Germany impacts its seeding between spots five through eight in the quarterfinals and who its playoff opponent will be. The United States faces Israel also trying to secure the top overall seed in the playoffs.
| Team | Team | Time | Venue | Pool | Stream |
| England | Ireland | 8:30 a.m. | HKFC | Pool D | WL TV |
| New Zealand | Scotland | 10 a.m. | KT | Pool C | WL TV (replay only) |
| Wales | Haudenosaunee | 11 a.m. | HKFC | Pool B | WL TV |
| Germany | Puerto Rico | 12 p.m. | SKM | Pool A | WL TV |
| United States | Israel | 1:30 p.m. | HKFC | Pool A | WL TV |
| Japan | Hong Kong, China | 4 p.m. | HKFC | Pool D | WL TV |
Pool D Scenarios
England and Ireland meet in the first game of the day while Japan plays Hong Kong, China in the last game of the day.
If Ireland wins AND Japan wins:
- Ireland advances in first, Japan advances in second, England does not advance in third
If Ireland wins AND Japan loses:
- Ireland advances in first, Japan advances in second, England does not advance in third
If England wins by three or more goals AND Japan wins:
- Japan advances in first, England advances in second, Ireland does not advance in third
If England wins by one or two goals AND Japan wins:
- Japan advances in first, Ireland advances in second, England does not advance in third
If England wins by any amount AND Japan loses:
- England advances in first, Ireland advances in second, Japan advances in third
All games can be streamed on WL TV at TV.WorldLacrosse.sport. A full championship pass costs $15 USD.
Live scores, standings and statistics can be found here.
