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2026 WMH Masters World Cup Crossovers Set to Begin in Breda & Brasschaat



After four days of pool play, crossovers come next in Brasschaat, Belgium and Breda, Netherlands for the USA Masters teams at the 2026 World Masters Hockey (WMH) Masters World Cup. 

FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Team Profile – Ireland Women



As we count down to the highly anticipated FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026, we take a closer look at the competing men's and women's teams ready to battle for global supremacy. In this special preview series, we profile each nation's journey to the tournament, examining their road to qualification, historic achievements, key players to watch, and the tactical minds leading them into the ultimate hockey showcase. In today’s story we take a look at the Irish women’s team, ranked #12 in the world. 

FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Team Profile – Malaysia Men



As we count down to the highly anticipated FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026, we take a closer look at the competing men's and women's teams ready to battle for global supremacy. In this special preview series, we profile each nation's journey to the tournament, examining their road to qualification, historic achievements, key players to watch, and the tactical minds leading them into the ultimate hockey showcase. In today’s story we take a look at the Malaysian men’s team, ranked #14 in the world. 

FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Team Profile – Chile Women



As we count down to the highly anticipated FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026, we take a closer look at the competing men's and women's teams ready to battle for global supremacy. In this special preview series, we profile each nation's journey to the tournament, examining their road to qualification, historic achievements, key players to watch, and the tactical minds leading them into the ultimate hockey showcase. In today’s story we take a look at the Chilean women’s team, ranked #13 in the world. 

Which teams have won both Olympic gold and Hockey World Cup?

As Netherlands & Belgium prepare to host the 2026 FIH World Cup, see which elite men’s and women’s national teams have won both Olympic gold and the World Cup.


The Netherlands women’s team is one of the most successful teams in hockey. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

The FIH World Cup 2026 will be played in the Netherlands and Belgium from August 15 to 30.

Most successful Hockey World Cup nations: Top champions in Men’s and Women’s history

Who has won the most Hockey World Cups? Explore the record-breaking teams, total titles, and championship years ahead of the 2026 World Cup.


Pakistan is the most successful team at the World Cup in men’s hockey. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Photo Library

As the global field hockey elite descend upon Belgium and the Netherlands for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup (August 14–30), national teams are gearing up to rewrite the record books.

India’s history at FIH Hockey World Cup: Full record & results (1971–Present)

Explore India’s full FIH Hockey World Cup record: from the historic 1975 glory against Pakistan to complete men’s and women’s historical standings.


India will hope to end its title drought at this edition of the Hockey World Cup.

The Indian men’s team announced itself on the World Cup stage with podium finishes in each of the first three editions, climaxing in the legendary 1975 victory over Pakistan in Kuala Lumpur.

'Five per cent chance' but dreaming big: Craig Fulton embraces India's World Cup underdog tag

Ranked eighth in the world, India head into the Hockey World Cup away from the spotlight, a position Craig Fulton believes could help his team fly under the radar.

By Joe Williams


Picture by Hockey India

India may head into the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 as underdogs, but head coach Craig Fulton believes that is exactly where his team wants to be.

"Winning Nations Cup a huge boost": Savita Punia confident India can match any team during Women's Hockey WC



Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13 (ANI): Indian women's hockey star Savita Punia expressed that Team India has received a massive boost ahead of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup with a win in the FIH Nations Cup, pointing out that the level of competitiveness in that tournament showed them that they can match the very best in the world.

World Cup and 100th cap beckons for SA Hockey captain Dayaan Cassiem

The 2026 men’s and women’s Hockey World Cups begin on 15 August, with South Africa eager to improve on past performances as Dayaan Cassiem is set to celebrate his 100th international cap.

By Annemieke Thomaidis


Captain Dayaan Cassiem of South Africa during the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup match between South Africa and Ireland at Hartleyvale Stadium on 16 June. (Photo: Grant Pitcher / Gallo Images)

It has been 10 years in the making, but South African men’s hockey captain, Dayaan Cassiem, is on the cusp of a major milestone. 

Nico Keenan will be first out player at men’s World Cup

The Hockey World Cup has never featured an out gay or bi man. Nico Keenan changes that in the Netherlands, where his fiancé is Prime Minister.

Jon Holmes


Nico Keenan of Argentina (center) in action against the Netherlands at Wagener Stadion in Amstelveen in 2025. | Orange Pictures / Shutterstock

Argentina forward Nico Keenan is set to play in his first Hockey World Cup since coming out publicly in 2023.

Former Pakistan captain Salman Akbar joins Japan hockey team ahead of World Cup



Former Pakistan hockey captain and goalkeeper Salman Akbar has joined the Japan hockey team ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup.

Charlie Morrison is ready for round two at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup



​In 2023, Charlie Morrison was in Canberra with the Junior Black Sticks when he received a call from head coach Greg Nicol.

Historic first as 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup heads to 7plus



Australian hockey fans will be able to watch the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos compete at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup live and free on 7plus, marking the first time Australia’s matches at hockey’s biggest tournament will be available on a free streaming platform.

The DNA of South Africa. The kit for the world stage.



South African Hockey and Macron are proud to unveil the official playing kits that our national teams will wear at the FIH Hockey World Cup.

FIH Para Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026: A historic new chapter for hockey



History will be made as the inaugural FIH Para Hockey World Cup takes place in Belgium and the Netherlands (20-24 August), marking a landmark moment for hockey and for athletes with intellectual disabilities around the world.

78th Anniversary of Independent India’s First Olympic Gold.

K ARUMUGAM



August is a milestone month in the story of Indian hockey. Many of India’s Olympic gold medals were won in this month, making it a time of special significance for the sport. And today carries an even deeper resonance. Seventy-eight years ago, on this very day, India won an Olympic gold that helped define the future course of Indian hockey—one that remained golden for several more decades.

Cool and controlled’

Gerhard demands less rush; more control and a calmer Bangladesh



Bangladesh’s national hockey team hammered the Under-20 side 9-2 on Wednesday, but head coach Peter Gerhard wants his players to look beyond the scoreline and develop a more ‘cool and controlled’ approach ahead of the Asian Games.

Eswatini young Hockey stars arrive in Zimbabwe

By Themba Zwane



MBABANE– Eswatini’s young hockey stars have arrived safely in Harare, Zimbabwe, ahead of the Zimbabwe Youth Hockey Series, where they will represent the Kingdom on the regional stage.

Hoofdklasse fixture list announced: Rotterdam kick off at Bloemendaal

Ramon Min



The KNHB has announced the fixture list for the 2026–2027 season in the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse. In the men’s competition, champions Rotterdam will kick off the season on Sunday 27 September with a cracker of a match away at Bloemendaal. Champions Amsterdam will start the women’s competition at home against Oranje-Rood.

Final Four Locked In as U21 IPT Moves Into Semi-Final Stage



Three days of pool hockey are complete in Gqeberha and the race for the 2026 South African Hockey U21 IPT titles has been reduced to eight teams.

16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026: Exciting Action Across Divisions B and C in Pune



Pune, Maharashtra: The opening day of the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026 witnessed exciting action across Divisions ‘B’ and ‘C’ in Pune, Maharashtra, with Hockey Rajasthan, Hockey Jammu & Kashmir and Hockey Mizoram registering impressive victories in their respective matches.

Boys Action Wraps Up at 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games



IOWA CITY, Iowa – Last week, boys athletes from across the country competed in the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. 

UK School Games National Finals

The UK School Games National Finals is an annual multi-sport event that brings together some of the most talented young athletes from across the UK. Each year, representative teams from Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland come together for a weekend of high-level competition at Loughborough University.

Players taken forward Initial Assessment into England Age Group Squads for 2026–27



Following the fantastic Talent Academy Cup held in Nottingham this July, England Hockey would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the players, supporters, coaches, volunteers, umpires, officials, hosts and everyone involved.  Over 850 young players took part, and we hope each of them enjoyed the experience, embraced the atmosphere, and created lasting memories with their squads. 

KP hockey talent cries out for support

Zahir Shah calls for sports quotas, facilities and departmental teams

Riaz Ahmad



PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has no shortage of hockey talent, but a lack of infrastructure, sports quotas and institutional support is preventing young players from reaching their full potential.

Negeri Sembilan’s sporting disgrace: a hockey pitch left to rot

Six years of neglect have left one overworked pitch carrying hockey in the state while a RM5 million upgrade remains stalled.

Frankie D’Cruz


The deteriorating surface of the main pitch at the Seremban 2 hockey stadium is a stark symbol of Negeri Sembilan’s failure to restore a key hockey facility. (James D’Cruz pic)

SEREMBAN: For six years, Negeri Sembilan’s premier hockey venue has been left unusable while the state struggles to sustain its development programme.