The final day of the Women’s World Floorball Championships 2027 EUR2 & AMER qualification tournaments delivered celebrations, heartbreak and long-awaited returns. Czechia and Slovakia rounded off successful qualification campaigns in style, while Germany claimed the final EUR2 qualification place and Canada secured a historic return to the World Championships after a 14-year absence.
Czechia vs Slovakia
With both teams having already secured qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Floorball Championships, the final match of the EUR2 Qualification tournament determined only the group winner. Czechia wasted little time taking control, as Karolína Klubalová found the net after just 30 seconds before Anna Brucháčková and Vanessa Rebecca Keprtová extended the lead to 3-0 by the first intermission.
Slovakia briefly threatened a response when Laura Chupeková reduced the deficit early in the second period, but Czechia remained firmly in command. A power-play goal from Klubalová restored the three-goal cushion before the tournament favourites continued to pull away through a balanced offensive effort. By the end of the second period, Czechia had established an 8-1 advantage and left little doubt about the outcome.
The Czech side maintained their intensity throughout the final period, adding a further nine goals to complete a comprehensive 17-1 victory and finish the tournament on top of the standings. Having already secured their places in Turku, both teams can now turn their attention to preparations for the 2027 Women’s World Floorball Championships.
Canada vs USA
The Women’s World Floorball Championships 2027 AMER Qualification came down to a winner-takes-all showdown, with both Canada and USA knowing that victory would secure a place in Turku. After the rivals had shared the opening two matches of the series, it was Canada who made the stronger start in the decisive encounter. Elise Van Thielen opened the scoring before Sofia Holm doubled the lead on the power play, giving the hosts control of the contest. USA responded through Nora Talic on the power play late in the first period, but Canada retained a narrow advantage heading into the break.
The Canadians continued to build momentum in the second period. Shirin Laeubli restored the two-goal cushion before Van Thielen struck on the power play to make it 4-1. Holm then added her second goal of the evening early in the final period, putting Canada firmly in command. With the qualification spot within touching distance, Canada remained composed despite the high stakes and continued to convert their opportunities as the game entered its closing stages.
Sophie Pomeroy and Laeubli added further goals before Talic and the United States found the net again in the final minute, but by then the outcome had already been decided. Canada secured a 7-2 victory to book their place at the 2027 Women’s World Floorball Championships, marking the nation’s first appearance at the tournament since 2013. Van Thielen, Holm and Laeubli all scored twice, while Pomeroy contributed a goal and one assist as Canada ended a 14-year wait and completed a memorable qualification campaign. For the United States, Nora Talic scored both of her team’s goals, the first goals of her international career in just her first tournament with the national team.
Spain vs Germany
The final qualification place for the 2027 Women’s World Floorball Championships was on the line as hosts Spain took on Germany in front of an enthusiastic home crowd in El Escorial. With both teams knowing that a victory would secure a ticket to Turku, the stakes could hardly have been higher. Germany made the stronger start, however, with Lena Best opening the scoring before Winona Jürgens doubled the advantage later in the first period.
Spain continued to battle and enjoyed strong support throughout the contest, but Germany controlled the key moments of the game. Anika Weisskirchen extended the lead in the second period before Best added her second goal of the evening on the power play, giving the Germans a four-goal cushion heading into the final period.
Neither side was able to add to the scoring in the final twenty minutes as Germany confidently protected their advantage and secured a 4-0 victory. The result sealed Germany’s place at the 2027 Women’s World Floorball Championships in Turku, while Spain’s qualification dream came to an agonising end despite a determined effort throughout the tournament and the backing of a passionate home crowd.
