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FIH Hockey Women's World Cup Spain & Netherlands 2022 -2 July
Terrassa, Spain and Amstelveen, Netherlands

All times GMT +2

Terassa

1 Jul 2022 21:30     ESP v CAN (Pool C)     4 - 1

Amstelveen

2 Jul 2022 14:00     NZL v CHN (Pool B)    
2 Jul 2022 16:30     GER v CHI (Pool A)
2 Jul 2022 19:30     NED v IRL (Pool A)    

Terassa

2 Jul 2022 18:00     ARG v KOR (Pool C)    
2 Jul 2022 21:30     AUS v JPN (Pool D)    

Amstelveen

3 Jul 2022 16:30     ENG v IND (Pool B)
3 Jul 2022 19:30     GER v NED (Pool A)    

Terassa

3 Jul 2022 15:00     BEL v RSA (Pool D)    
3 Jul 2022 18:00     KOR v CAN (Pool C)    
3 Jul 2022 21:30     ESP v ARG (Pool C)    

Pool Standings

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First half fire power gives Spain opening win



Spain became the first nation to win points in the 15th FIH Women's World Cup when they won the opening match on home turf at the Estadi Olimpic de Terrassa.

Co-hosts Spain win big in Women's FIH World Cup opener in Terrassa

By Mike Rowbottom


Co-hosts Spain opened the women's FIH World Cup in Terrassa with a 4-1 win over Canada ©Getty Images

Spain, co-hosts with The Netherlands for the Women's International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey World Cup, opened the competition with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Canada at the Estadi Olimpic de Terrassa.

Spain defeats Canada 4-1 on opening night in Terrassa

Spain capitalizes on penalty corners in World Cup opener



It was a dream start for the hosts, as they scored four minutes into the game. The Spanish side added three more goals in the first half to have a commanding lead at half time. They rode the four goal advantage to an eventual 4-1 win over Canada on opening night.\

Canadian women lose to Spain in return to field hockey World Cup after 28 years away


Karli Johansen scores in Canada's 4-1 loss to co-hosts in tournament opene (@FieldHockeyCan/Twitter)

Canada's women's field hockey team ended a 28-year absence from the World Cup with a 4-1 loss to co-host Spain in Friday's tournament opener in Terrassa, Spain.

Spain open up with win at Women’s Hockey World Cup


Spain put the first points on the board at the Hockey World Cup PIC: FIH/Worldsportpics

Home turf and an Olympic-sized statement win for Spain as the co-hosts cruised to a 4-1 win over Canada in Terrassa. Next stop? A cauldron-like atmosphere expected on Sunday against Argentina, one of the World Cup favourites.

India eyes revenge against England in opener

The Indian women's hockey team would be eager to settle scores against a side which shattered its bronze medal hopes in last year's Tokyo Olympics.


India would be high on confidence, especially after finishing a creditable third in its maiden outing in the FIH Pro League.   -  BISWARANJAN ROUT

No more considered as pushovers, a rejuvenated India would seek revenge against England when the two sides open their Pool B campaign in the Women's Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen on Sunday.

Need to be consistent in every quarter, says India striker Vandana before Hockey WC

Forward Vandana Katariya said being consistent in each quarter of every match will be key to the team's success in the World Cup.


Vandana Katariya

Experienced Indian women's hockey team forward Vandana Katariya said being consistent in each quarter of every match will be key to the team's success in the World Cup, which starts on Friday. The tournament begins with the match between co-hosts Spain and Canada in Terrassa, Spain.

Meteoric Rise of Salima ‘Ferrari’ Tete



Salima Tete is undoubtedly one of the most improved players in the Indian women’s hockey team. The 21-year-old Jharkhand girl has been delivering standout performances be it at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, 2022 Asia Cup and the 2022 FIH Pro League. The fact that she is showing maturity beyond her age of 21 is not lost on anyone – no wonder, she was entrusted with captaincy responsiblities for the Junior World Cup in South Africa, where the team made everyone proud with a fourth-place finish.

Darcy Bourne Replaces Flora Peel in Women's World Cup Squad



England’s Flora Peel has unfortunately picked up an injury in the build-up to the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup, and will be replaced in the squad by Darcy Bourne.

Ireland out to recapture 2018 magic in Amsterdam

The Ireland women's hockey team jetted off to Amsterdam this week with little fanfare.

By Nigel Ringland


Katie Mullan will lead Ireland in Amsterdam having captained them to a stunning silver medal in London four years ago

Their historic exploits during the summer of 2018 saw thousands of people hop on the bandwagon and join them on that improbable journey to the World Cup final.

Ireland Squad Profiles



Sean Dancer’s youthful squad prepare to take on the world’s best

2022 4 Nations Men's Invitational Tournament - 2 July
Glasgow

All times GMT +1

29 Jun 2022 17:00     IRL v WAL (RR)       4 - 1
29 Jun 2022 19:00     SCO v USA (RR)     2 - 0

30 Jun 2022 17:00     IRL v USA (RR)       3 - 0
30 Jun 2022 19:00     SCO v WAL (RR)     1 - 2

2 Jul 2022 13:00     WAL v USA (RR)    
2 Jul 2022 15:00     SCO v IRL (RR)    

3 Jul 2022 11:00     3rd RR v 4th RR (3rd - 4th Place)
3 Jul 2022 13:00     1st RR v 2nd RR (Final)    

Pool standings

FIH Match Centre

Wales Women Masters 4 Nation round up



Over the weekend of the 17th-19th June, several Wales women masters teams competed in the Masters 4 Nations in Nottingham. Welsh squads were represented across the tournament, including the O35, O40, O45, O50, O55 and O60 categories. Read on to see how all our teams got on!