News for 11 August 2026
All the news for Tuesday 11 August 2026
2026 World Masters Hockey World Cup
2026 WMH World Cup Brasschaat Details
2026 WMH World Cup Breda Details
All fixtures and results from both venues
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Masters World Cup Continues Across Europe
The first phase of the 2026 Masters Hockey World Cup has wrapped up in Rotterdam and Schiedam, with New Zealand teams producing a number of strong performances across the 35s to 50s age groups.
Action Continues at 2026 WMH Masters World Cup
Play continued in Brasschaat, Belgium and Breda, Netherlands for six USA Masters teams at the 2026 World Masters Hockey (WMH) Masters World Cup. On Monday, the USA Men’s O-55 team picked up their first win of the tournament, a 2-1 victory against Singapore.
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Team Profile – Argentina 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 Argentine men’s team, ranked #7 in the world.
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Team Profile – Argentina 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 the
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Team Profile – Pakistan 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 Pakistan men’s team, ranked #12 in the world.
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Team Profile – Scotland 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 Scottish women’s team, ranked #14 in the world.
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Team Profile – Spain 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 Spanish women’s team, ranked #6 in the world.
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Format: A new pathway to the semi-finals
New Delhi: With the FIH Hockey Men’s and Women’s World Cup 2026 set to be jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands from 15 to 30 August, the removal of the quarter-final stage has given the tournament a new pathway to the title.
Hockey World Cup 2026: What is the new format and how does it work?
While the 16 teams will be divided into four groups of four, there will be no quarterfinals stage, which had a short-lived existence in only the 2018 and 2022/2023 editions.
FILE PHOTO: The Indian men’s team has been placed in Pool D alongside England, Pakistan and Wales. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy
The new format of the FIH men’s and women’s World Cups, starting from August 15 in the Netherlands and Belgium, presents teams with a challenging path to the final.
League points will stick around: Why opening games are crucial at Hockey World Cup
Manuja Veerappa
Salima Tete and Harmanpreet Singh (Image credit: Hockey India)
The upcoming FIH Men’s and Women’s World Cups in Belgium and the Netherlands will be played under a new three-stage format, making the league phase even more crucial as points earned in the opening round will be carried forward to the next stage. That is, the result achieved against a team played in the league counts for the final ranking in the new pool in the next phase.
India at Men’s World Cup: A journey into numbers
K ARUMUGAM
India is among the four nations who have taken part in the all editions of the Men’s World Cup. The hockey-conscious nation has scored 201 goals so far, while conceding 190. India also has a record of hosting most the prestigious event four times, which is being levelled by The Netherlands now.
Rahim Khan doubts Pakistan’s World Cup prospects
Former Olympian questions team’s preparation
Alam Zeb Safi
Pakistan team picture after landing in the Netherland. Photo: PHF
KARACHI: Former Olympian and 1994 World Cup gold medallist Rahim Khan is not optimistic about Pakistan making a major impact at the FIH Hockey World Cup, warning that the team has not had the preparation required to challenge the leading sides.
Katie Larmour to Play in FIH Hockey World Cup with Team Ireland
Event Begins August 16 in Belgium
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers field hockey alumn Katie Larmour was added to the Team Ireland Squad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup. Larmour and Team Ireland will compete in Wavre, Belgium in one of the biggest international field hockey tournaments.
USA Field Hockey looks for first World Cup medal since 1994
The 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup kicks off on Saturday, and Team USA will bring a blend of youth and experience
by Allison Keefe
The United States celebrates after forward Phia Gladieux (23) scored a goal against Spain during the 2024 Paris Olympics at Stade Yves-du-Manoir in Colombes, France, on July 29, 2024. (Photo credit: Andrew Nelles | USA TODAY Sports)
Back on Aug. 1, 2025, the United States field hockey team waited nervously as goalkeeper Kelsey Bing stood across from Uruguay forward Elisa Civetta. A save would mean a trip to the 2025 Pan American Cup gold medal game and, more importantly, a ticket to the World Cup.
Harmanpreet Singh will be India's trump card at Hockey World Cup: Jugraj Singh
Jugraj Singh has cast Harmanpreet Singh as India's decisive figure ahead of the Hockey World Cup. The Indian legend sees a lot of himself in Harmanpreet, who he tipped to be India's trump card at the World Cup.
By Alan Jose John
Harmanpreet will lead India at the Hockey World Cup (Courtesy: PTI)
From the time that Harmanpreet Singh made his debut for the Indian team, there was something special about him. A rock-solid defender with equal amounts of passion and aggression, he made a steady ascent to being the captain of the team.
‘Alps experience helps players deal with pressure’: Paddy Upton on India’s hockey team
Manuja Veerappa
‘Alps experience helps players deal with pressure’: Paddy Upton on India’s hockey team Image credit: Hockey India
BENGALURU: Ahead of the Paris Olympics, the Indian men’s hockey team underwent a gruelling boot camp at adventurer Mike Horn’s base in the Swiss Alps.
Salima Tete targets World Cup gold after Nations Cup triumph
India women's hockey captain says the team's New Zealand success has strengthened belief ahead of a challenging World Cup campaign. 
Salima Tete. (Photo Credit: Hockey India)
Indian women's hockey captain Salima Tete believes the team's recent Nations Cup triumph has given the side the confidence to compete for the top prize in the FIH Women's World Cup 2026, despite being handed a challenging pool.
World Cup starts this week - Watch LIVE and FREE on 7plus
The Hockeyroos are set to face Japan on Saturday in the opening match of the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, while the Kookaburras will take on Ireland this Sunday.
Four Days to Go: Pen-pictures of the Indian Men’s Squad for FIH World Cup 2026
New Delhi: India’s 20-member Men’s Hockey Team is set to take centre stage at the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026, scheduled from August 15 to 30.
Four New Zealand Officials head to the FIH Hockey World Cup
With the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup just around the corner, New Zealand will be represented not only by the Vantage Black Sticks Men and Women, but by four officials who have earned the opportunity to perform on hockey's biggest stage.
All you need to know about the Poligras turf installed at Amstelveen and Wavre stadiums
Everything about the Poligras artificial turf installed at Wavre’s Belfius Hockey Arena and Amstelveen’s Wagener Stadium ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.
The Belfius Stadium in Wavre underwent renovation in November 2025 to get the Poligras turf installed. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
The FIH World Cup 2026 begins August 15 and will be played across two venues: the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre, Belgium, and the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands. Both venues had Poligras artificial turf installed shortly before the start of the two-week tournament.
Pakistan lines up Korea, Russia tours
PHF plans international exposure for senior and junior players
Zulfiqar Baig
Photo: PHF
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s senior hockey team will play a four-match series in South Korea, while Pakistan Whites are set to participate in a bilateral series in Russia, the Pakistan Hockey Federation said.
NZ Ford National Hockey Championship descends on the Capital this September
The Ford National Hockey Championship (NHC) will return this September and this year, will come to Wellington, bringing together the country's top domestic players, emerging talent and hockey regions for a week of action.
Early Statements Made as U21 IPT Bursts Into Life in Gqeberha
The 2026 South African Hockey U21 IPT got underway in Gqeberha on Monday with an opening day that delivered emphatic statements, hard-earned victories and an immediate reminder of the depth of talent coming through the South African game.
England hockey star Tess Howard joins Right To Play as Ambassador
ENGLAND and GB hockey star Tess Howard MBE has joined Right To Play as an Ambassador for the global charity.