News for 24 August 2026
All the news for Monday 24 August 2026
FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026
Wagener Hockey Stadium (NED) - Belfius Hockey Arena (BEL)
All times GMT +2
Men
23 Aug 2026 11:30 MAS v RSA (H) 3 - 3 Belfius Hockey Arena
23 Aug 2026 14:30 FRA v IRL (H) 2 - 1 Belfius Hockey Arena
23 Aug 2026 17:30 GER v AUS (F) 4 - 2 Belfius Hockey Arena
23 Aug 2026 20:30 ESP v BEL (F) 1 - 1 Belfius Hockey Arena
24 Aug 2026 09:30 JPN v WAL (G) Wagener Hockey Stadium
24 Aug 2026 12:30 NZL v PAK (G) Wagener Hockey Stadium
24 Aug 2026 14:45 ARG v IND (E) Wagener Hockey Stadium
24 Aug 2026 18:00 NED v ENG (E) agener Hockey Stadium
25 & 26 Aug 2026 are rest days
Pool standings
Women
23 Aug 2026 10:00 CHI v RSA (G) 2 - 3 Wagener Hockey Stadium
23 Aug 2026 13:00 JPN v ENG (G) 2 - 3 Wagener Hockey Stadium
23 Aug 2026 16:00 NED v CHN (E) 4 - 1 Wagener Hockey Stadium
23 Aug 2026 19:00 AUS v IND (E) 0 - 0 Wagener Hockey Stadium
24 Aug 2026 11:00 NZL v SCO (H) Belfius Hockey Arena
24 Aug 2026 14:00 IRL v USA (H) Belfius Hockey Arena
24 Aug 2026 17:00 ESP v GER (F) Belfius Hockey Arena
24 Aug 2026 20:30 BEL v ARG (F) Belfius Hockey Arena
25 & 26 Aug 2026 are rest days
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Hosts Belgium denied by Spain as semi-final line-up takes shape
Germany’s men earned an important win while a draw was enough for both Spain’s men and Australia’s women to book their places in the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey World Cup on Sunday, while there was heartbreak for hosts Belgium and Australia's men and China and India’s women.
Late Malaysian equaliser denies South Africa victory in World Cup thriller
South Africa were denied a second successive victory at the 2026 FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup as Malaysia struck in the final minute to secure a dramatic 3–3 draw at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre.
Faizal rescues Speedy Tigers with late World Cup equaliser
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia’s Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal celebrates scoring against South Africa during Sunday’s World Cup classification match in Wavre, Belgium. PIC FROM FIH
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran forward Faizal Saari scored a last-minute equaliser as Malaysia fought back to secure a 3-3 draw against South Africa in their 13th–16th classification match at the World Cup in Wavre, Belgium, on Sunday.
South Africa's hockey women claim first World Cup win as men are held by Malaysia
Rowan Callaghan
The South African women's hockey team finally got a taste of victory at the FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands on Sunday, with goals from skipper Edith Molikoe, Ntsopa Mokoena and Caylin Maree securing the 3-2 victory over Chile. Image: FIH/World Sport Pics
South Africa’s women finally had their breakthrough at the FIH Hockey World Cup on Sunday, fighting back to beat Chile 3-2 and claim their first victory of the tournament, while the men were held to a 3-3 draw by Malaysia.
Ireland remain top of FIH Hockey World Cup Pool H despite defeat to France
IRELAND 1 – 2 FRANCE
Wavre, Belgium: The Ireland Men’s Hockey Team have secured a first place finish in Pool H at the FIH Hockey World Cup, despite a 2-1 defeat to France in their final pool outing. Having beaten South Africa and Malaysia Ireland accrued enough points to secure top spot thanks to results elsewhere, guaranteeing Ireland a best-ever FIH Hockey World Cup finish. The side will face the winners of Pakistan or New Zealand on Friday, August 28.
Ireland seal highest World Cup finish despite loss
By Nigel Ringland
Sean Murray in action against France. Image source, World Sport Pics
Ireland will face either New Zealand or Pakistan ninth place at the World Cup following Sunday's 2-1 defeat by France.
German and Spanish delight as they reach men’s World Cup semi-finals
Germany’s men produced one of their best performances to defeat Australia 4-2 and advance to the FIH World Cup semi-finals along with Spain’s men who stunned the home crowd in Wavre.
Kookaburras bow out of World Cup after defeat to Germany
The Kookaburras’ 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup campaign has come to an end after a 4-2 defeat to Germany in a fast-paced, attacking contest.
Australia men exit to German bite and brilliance
By Rod Gilmour
Germany were rampant against Australia PIC: FIH/WorldSportPics
So, to the World Cup 2026 game where Germany men’s penchant to come through tournament pressure hockey came to life. Little wonder their coach Andre Henning said it was the best game they had played in two years.
Spain stun Belgium to reach Men’s 2026 Hockey World Cup semi-finals
Spain reached first World Cup semi-final for 20 years PIC: FIH/WorldSportPics
The hockey venue built on the back of the rise of the Red Lions went from boisterous to bereft on Sunday night as Spain ruined Belgium’s campaign in stunning style.
South Africa fight back to claim thrilling World Cup victory over Chile
South Africa produced a determined comeback to defeat Chile 3–2 at the Wagener Hockey Stadium, securing their first victory of the 2026 FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup.
South Africa shine in Hockey World Cup classification battles
MORGAN PIEK
South Africa women defending against a short corner. Photo: FIH/World Sport Pics
South Africa enjoyed a strong day in the classification phase of the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, with the women’s side claiming a thrilling 3–2 victory over Chile before the men were held to a dramatic 3–3 draw by Malaysia.
Hockeyroos book World Cup semi-final berth after tense India draw
The Hockeyroos are through to the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey World Cup after securing the point they needed in a tense 0-0 draw with India.
Indian women’s team’s semi-final hopes end after a goal-less draw against Australia in FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
India required a win to go through after Netherlands had defeated China earlier in the day, which left Australia requiring just a draw that they achieved to progress to the semi-finals
Amstelveen: India women’s team’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026 ended in frustration after a goalless draw against Australia in their decisive Pool E encounter at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Sunday.
India crashes out of FIH Women’s World Cup 2026 after uninspiring 0-0 draw against Australia
After finishing third in Pool E, India will now play for the fifth place in its final game of the tournament. Irrespective of the result, it will be India’s best finish at the tournament since 1974
Aashin Prasad
Despite taking off the goalkeeper for an additional outfield player, India could not break the deadlock. | Photo Credit: HOCKEY INDIA
With the light fading over at the Wagener Stadion, so too did the Indian women’s team’s chances of making the World Cup semifinals. In a must-win game, an error-strewn India paid the price with an uninspiring goalless draw against Australia, bringing an end to its last-four hopes.
We didn’t play our best game: India coach Sjoerd Marijne after Australia draw ends semifinal hopes
The result meant India, which hasn’t reached the last four stage since the inaugural edition in 1974, will play in the 5/6 classification game instead on Thursday.
Aashin Prasad
India battled hard against Australia, but was unable to secure the victory that would have taken it through to the semifinals. | Photo Credit: Hockey India
India women’s head coach Sjoerd Marijne conceded that his side didn’t play its best game in the goalless draw against Australia, which ended its World Cup semifinal bid.
India’s Hockey World Cup semifinal equation: What India must do vs Argentina today
India’s Hockey World Cup semifinal hopes are alive. Here’s what India needs against Argentina and what result it needs from Netherlands vs England.
India’s Hockey World Cup semifinal hopes hang by a thread now. | Photo Credit: AFP
India’s campaign at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 is on the brink, but a narrow route to the semifinals remains open ahead of its must-win Pool E clash against Argentina at Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen, on Monday, August 24.
India vs Argentina Hockey World Cup 2026: Can India turn the tables after 8-0, 4-2 defeats?
India takes on Argentina in a must-win Hockey World Cup clash, seeking to overturn memories of its 8-0 and 4-2 Pro League defeats.
India and Argentina last faced off in men’s hockey earlier this year in a FIH Pro League 2025-26 game in Rourkela. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT
India will face Argentina in a must-win second-round clash in the men’s Hockey World Cup today.
One per cent of lapse cost us dearly: Hardik Singh
Indian midfielder admitted the FIH World Cup was team's biggest opportunity after four years of preparation and took responsibility for team's outster.
India will now play an inconsequential final second-round match against Argentina on Monday.
Indian men's hockey team vice-captain and senior midfielder Hardik Singh on Saturday took all responsibilities for his side's ouster from the FIH World Cup after suffering a 1-3 defeat against Olympic champions the Netherlands, saying "one per cent of lapse" in the entire match proved costly for them.
Pakistan faces New Zealand in must-win Hockey WC clash today
LAHORE: Pakistan’s hockey team faces a make-or-break encounter against New Zealand on Monday (today) in the FIH Hockey World Cup classification round. With Pakistan’s tournament journey hanging in the balance, the match against the Black Sticks is as critical as any the team has played in recent years.
From champions to catching up
Once an international standard, Pakistan hockey now faces the harder question of how to return to the top
By Nabil Tahir
Pakistan arrived at the World Cup carrying a record that no other country in the tournament can claim. Four titles, more than anyone else. But by the time their third group match ended against India, that history had done little to change what happened on the pitch.
Hockey World Cup diary: Gorzelany matches Aymar, flair continental goals
The Hockey Paper digests the latest, stats, goals and records at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup
Argentina women confirmed their place in the World Cup semi-finals PIC: FIH / WorldSportPics
During Argentina’s 3-0 win over Spain to confirm Las Leonas’ place in the semi-finals, Agustina Gorzelany’s double equalled the great Luciana Aymar’s record as the nation’ s all-time leading scorer in the Women’s World Cup.
The Band Plays On, But Is It Time For the Lifeboats?
By Ashley Morrison
As the Titanic sank the band famously played on. Is the same true of hockey at this point in time?
FIH Para Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026
Amstelveen (NED)
Senior Coed ParaHockey
All times GMT +2
23 Aug 2026 10:00 PAK v IRL (A) 7 - 1
23 Aug 2026 10:00 ZAM v USA (A) 0 - 5 Forfeit
23 Aug 2026 10:00 IND v CHI (B) 10 - 1
23 Aug 2026 10:00 MAS v ARG (B) 4 - 1
23 Aug 2026 11:15 ITA v GER (A) 9 - 2
23 Aug 2026 11:15 BEL v FRA (A) 7 - 1
23 Aug 2026 11:15 ESP v BUL (B) 2 - 1
23 Aug 2026 11:15 NED v ENG (B) 7 - 2
24 Aug 2026 11:25 ARG v CHI (13/16) 0 - 0
24 Aug 2026 11:25 ENG v IND (9/12) 0 - 0
24 Aug 2026 12:55 USA v ZAM (13/16) 0 - 5 Forfeit
24 Aug 2026 12:55 PAK v IRL (9/12)
24 Aug 2026 16:55 BUL v NED (5/8)
24 Aug 2026 16:55 MAS v BEL (3/4)
24 Aug 2026 19:05 GER v FRA (5/8)
24 Aug 2026 19:05 ITA v ESP (Final)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team Depart for China Ahead of Junior Asia Cup 2026
New Delhi: The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team today left Bengaluru, India, for Dalian, Liaoning, China, as part of its preparations for the upcoming Junior Asia Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in Moqi, China.
Mohamad brothers lead Pahang to Sukma hockey double
By Aftar Singh
Pahang celebrating after winning the Malaysia Games (Sukma) men’s and women’s hockey titles at Pandamaran Stadium in Klang today. PIC BY ASYRAF HAMZAH
KLANG: Pahang achieved a double victory in the Malaysia Games (Sukma) hockey competition after winning both the men's and women's titles today.
Double hockey gold and golden Sukma hattrick for Pahang
The men's team regained the gold medal, beating Penang 4-2 in a shootout, while the women's team won a golden hattrick of Sukma titles through a 6-5 shootout win over federal territories.
Nor Danial Nor Effendy celebrates after opening Pahang’s account against Penang at the Sukma hockey final in Klang. (Bernama pic)
KLANG: Pahang capped off an outstanding campaign at the Malaysia Games (Sukma) by pulling off a glorious double gold sweep in hockey through the men’s and women’s teams today.
Hockey Haryana crowned champions at 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026
Hockey Haryana edge Hockey Jharkhand 2-1 in thrilling final; Hockey Madhya Pradesh secure third place
Pune, Maharashtra: Hockey Haryana were crowned champions at the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026 after defeating Hockey Jharkhand 2-1 in an exciting final in Pune on Sunday. Hockey Madhya Pradesh secured third place with a 3-1 victory over Chhattisgarh Hockey in the third/fourth-place match.
Sarjit Singh, Malaysian hockey legend, dies aged 63
By Aftar Singh
Hockey legend Sarjit Singh died today after battling illness. - NSTP FILE PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian hockey legend Sarjit Singh died today after battling illness.
Hockey legend Sarjit Singh dies at 63
The former national hockey captain represented Malaysia at the 1984 and 1992 Olympic Games.
Sean Augustin
An Olympian and former national hockey coach, Sarjit Singh died in hospital surrounded by his family.
PETALING JAYA: Hockey legend Sarjit Singh, who twice represented Malaysia at the Olympic Games, died in hospital last night. He was 63.
Tributes pour in as former national hockey star Sarjit dies
By Aftar Singh
Former national hockey coach Sarjit Singh has died, aged 63, after battling illness. -- NSTP/Filepic
KUALA LUMPUR: Sarjit Singh was renowned for his game reading, flair, overheads, and ability to score from the field as well as convert penalty corners.
Ex-teammates honour Sarjit as a one-in-a-generation player
By Aftar Singh
Former national coach Stephen Van Huizen described Sarjit Singh as a one-in-a-generation player. -- NSTP/Filepic
KUALA LUMPUR: Former national players and coaches were grieving the passing of Sarjit Singh, who was regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
Everyone has a Sarjit story
Two Olympics and more than 200 caps tell only part of Sarjit Singh’s legacy. The rest lives on in those he helped.
Frankie D’Cruz
Sarjit Singh watches Malaysia in action, still reading the play with the eye of a man who had spent much of his life at the heart of the national team. (FIH pic)
KUALA LUMPUR: Five days before Sarjit Singh died, he called.
Don't let me suffer, pleads Sarjit to family
By Farah Azharie
Kulwant Kaur and Sarjit Singh attending a wedding last year. -- PIC from Kulwant Kaur
SUBANG: To a hockey-loving nation, Sarjit Singh was an invincible midfield general.