Sunday 8 March 2026

FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Men

Ismailia, Egypt - Times GMT +2

7 Mar 2026 11:00     EGY v CHN (5/6)       3 - 4
7 Mar 2026 15:00     MAS v JPN (3/4)     4 - 5 Japan Qualifies for the World Cup. Malaysia qualifies as highest ranked 4th place
7 Mar 2026 20:00     ENG v PAK (Final)   4 - 1

Final Pool standings

Santiago, Chile Time GMT -3

7 Mar 2026 13:30     KOR v CHI (7/8)     0 - 0 (SO 1 - 4)
7 Mar 2026 15:45     SCO v CAN (5/6)   5 - 1

8 Mar 2026 13:30     POL v WAL (3/4)     1 - 2   Wales qualifies for the World Cup
8 Mar 2026 15:45     FRA v IRL (Final)     1 - 2

Final Pool standings

Women

Santiago, Chile Time GMT -3

7 Mar 2026 09:00     FRA v CAN (5/8)     3 - 0
7 Mar 2026 11:15      MAS v SUI (5/8)      3 - 1
7 Mar 2026 18:00     IRL v AUS (SF)         0 - 1  Australia qualifies for the World Cup
7 Mar 2026 20:15     CHI v JPN (SF)         1 - 1 (SO 2 - 0) Chile Qualifies for the World Cup

8 Mar 2026 09:00     CAN v SUI (7/8)     1 - 2
8 Mar 2026 11:15     FRA v MAS (5/6)     3 - 0
8 Mar 2026 18:00     JPN v IRL (3/4)      0 - 0 (SO 1 - 3) Ireland qualifies for the World Cup
8 Mar 2026 20:15     CHI v AUS (Final)    1 - 0

Final Pool standings

Hyderabad, India Times GMT +5:30

8 Mar 2026 12:45     ENG v ITA (A)         5 - 2
8 Mar 2026 15:00     KOR v AUT (A)       1 - 0
8 Mar 2026 17:15     SCO v WAL (B)       1 - 0
8 Mar 2026 19:30     IND v URU (B)        4 - 0

9 Mar 2026 12:45     ITA v AUT (A)         
9 Mar 2026 15:00     KOR v ENG (A)     
9 Mar 2026 17:15     URU v WAL (B)     
9 Mar 2026 19:30     SCO v IND (B)         

Pool standings

FIH Match Centre

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England strike gold as Japan and Malaysia seal World Cup qualification



England defeated Pakistan 4–1 in the final of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Ismailia, Egypt on Saturday, capping a dominant campaign which saw them secure their place at the global tournament in August, along with Pakistan.

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England men, Australian women punch tickets


England prevailed over Pakistan in the final PIC: FIH

Sam Hooper scored a penalty corner double as England avoided any slip ups to win their men’s World Cup qualifier tournament in Egypt.

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England clinch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers title with victory over Pakistan

Pakistan secured their place in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after finishing second


England players celebrate after scoring a goal during the final of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers against Pakistan at the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Hockey Stadium in Ismailia on March 7, 2026. — Screengrab/Livestream

ISMAILIA: England defeated spirited Pakistan 4-1 in the final of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers here on Saturday at the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Hockey Stadium.

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Malaysia book hockey World Cup ticket despite late Japan comeback

By Aftar Singh


Malaysia lost 5-4 to Japan in a World Cup qualifier in Egypt on Friday. PIC FROM MHC

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia surrendered a 3-1 lead as the national team fell 5-4 to Japan to finish fourth in the World Cup Qualifiers in Ismailia, Egypt, on Friday.

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Sarjit needs more than miracle to fix broken Speedy Tigers

By Aftar Singh


Malaysia’s Marhan Jalil (in yellow) in action against Sana Hayasuke during Saturday’s World Cup qualifier in Egypt. PIC FROM FIH

KUALA LUMPUR: The Speedy Tigers look less like a threat and more like a team preparing to simply make up the numbers at the World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium on Aug 14-30. 

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Refusing to collapse: How Pakistan hockey fought its way back to the World Cup

The Green Shirts beat Japan 4-3 to reach the World Cup after eight years

Nabil Tahir 



KARACHI: Instead of celebrating wildly after the final whistle, several Pakistan players dropped to the turf in relief.

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Pakistan eye strong build-up with Pro League exposure

Abdul Mohi Shah

ISLAMABAD: Riding high after securing qualification for the upcoming World Cup, the Pakistan hockey team has set its sights on a challenging international calendar in 2026, with the remaining FIH Pro League commitments set to provide crucial preparation ahead of the global showpiece.

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Scotland men finish fifth in FIH World Cup Qualifiers with win against Canada



A sensational goal-scoring performance saw Scotland men claim fifth spot at the FIH World Cup Qualifiers with a 5-1 victory over Canada in Santiago, Chile, gaining vital ranking points.

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France and Scotland too much for Canada on Saturday in Santiago

Men’s Team finishes sixth at the World Cup Qualifiers, Women play for seventh tomorrow. France defeats Canada inn fifth place semifinal, Women’s National Team plays for seventh on Sunday


Feature photos/Yan Huckendubler

This morning’s early match between France and Canada kicked off at 9am local time, 4am in Vancouver, BC for the pacific coast fans. During a scoreless first half, both teams had chances, both teams showed flashes but France generally carried the play. They doubled down on that momentum into the second half and made their mark.

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Speedy Tigresses find their roar in historic win over Swiss

By Aftar Singh


The national players celebrating after scoring against Switzerland during a classification match at the World Cup Qualifiers in Santiago, Chile, on Saturday. PIC FROM FIH

KUALA LUMPUR: The national women's hockey team made history on Saturday by recording their first-ever win over Switzerland, defeating the world No. 39 side 3-1 in Santiago, Chile. 

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Hockeyroos qualify for 2026 FIH World Cup



The Hockeyroos have successfully qualified for the 2026 FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup after a composed and determined campaign at the FIH World Cup Qualifiers in Santiago, Chile.

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Ireland come up short against Australia in FIH World Cup Qualifier Semi-Final

IRELAND 0 – 1 AUSTRALIA



Santiago, Chile: The Ireland Women’s Hockey Team suffered a narrow defeat to World #8 Australia in their FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifier Semi-Final. A penalty stroke was all that separated the sides in a physical encounter in Santiago. Ireland will have a second chance to qualify for the 2026 FIH World Cup tomorrow, March 8 in the Bronze Medal match where they will face either Chile or Japan.

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Ireland miss out in first attempt to make World Cup

By Nigel Ringland


Ireland and Australia in World Cup qualifying action Image source, World Sport Pics

Ireland were beaten 1-0 by Australia in the semi-finals at the World Cup qualification tournament in Santiago.

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Captains Ready as Stage is Set for FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana



Hyderabad: A day ahead of the start of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana, the Captains of all eight participating teams were officially welcomed in Hyderabad on Saturday, setting the stage for an exciting battle for qualification to the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026.

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India keen to make final chance count to make FIH Women’s World Cup 2026

India (ninth) is the second-highest-ranked team in the competition, behind only England, which ranks two places higher. Understandably, both teams are widely considered among the favourites to progress. 

Anirudh Velamuri


Captains of Wales (Elizabeth Bingham), Korea (Yuri Lee), Uruguay (Manuela Vilar), Italy (Sara Puglisi), Austria (Johanna Czech), India (Salima Tete), Scotland (Sarah Robertson) and England (Lily Walker & Flora Peel) pose for a photograph ahead of the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL

The India women’s team will have a second, and final, chance to seal its place at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 when the Qualifiers get underway at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground here on Sunday.

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India in high spirits for Sjoerd Marjine's first test – Preview 

Indian hockey stars Salima Tete, Lalremsiami, Sakshi Rana, and Sunelita Toppo open up on Sjoerd Marijne's return and the litmus test they face at FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers. 

By Abhijit Nair


Salima Tete (Photo credit: Hockey India)

The Indian women’s hockey team finds itself at a critical juncture. Ever since they missed out on qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics two years ago, things have been far from ideal.

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Hyderabad’s hockey stadium undergoes long-overdue facelift before Hockey World Cup Qualifiers

In recent years, Hyderabad’s hockey stadium had fallen into neglect, with the sport largely fading from the city’s sporting imagination – until now.

Anirudh Velamuri


The renovated hockey stadium in the GMC Baloyogi Sports Complex in Hyderabad before the FIH Hockey World Cup qualifiers. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

At the far end of the G.M.C. Balayogi Sports Complex stands the hockey arena, once a proud venue that saw the Dilip Tirkey-led Hyderabad Sultans clinch the Premier Hockey League title in 2005 as well as a few national camps.

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9th Women’s Hockey Invitational Tournament
Hong Kong (HKG)

All times GMT +8

6 Mar 2026 15:15     THA v SGP (One Pool)     1 - 1
6 Mar 2026 19:45     HKG v INA (One Pool)     2 - 0
7 Mar 2026 13:45     THA v INA (One Pool)     4 - 0
7 Mar 2026 16:00     SGP v HKG (One Pool)     2 - 2
8 Mar 2026 10:00     SGP v INA (One Pool)       1 - 5
8 Mar 2026 14:30     HKG v THA (One Pool)     1 - 1

Pool standings

FIH Match Centre

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Double at HDM delivers wins for Pinoké and Rotterdam

Peter Klanke



HDM's ladies and men finished the fourteenth round of the Tulp Hoofdklasse without any points. The ladies lost 2-1 to Pinoké in front of their own crowd on Saturday. Later in the evening, the men from The Hague went down against Rotterdam. The visitors won 3-2.

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Cup magic in full effect in Quarter Finals of the AIG Irish Senior Cup, while the margins become even finer in the EY Hockey League Division 2



The magic of the cups was in full affect in the Quarter Finals of the AIG Irish Senior Cup as sides fought to progress to the semi-finals, while the margins at the top of the EY Hockey League Division 2 table narrowed following an exciting fourth round.

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Harry Davies included in GB Hockey EDP squad



GB Hockey has announced the players selected for the GB EDP Men's Squad for 2026, with Wales’ Harry Davies included.

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Dr. Margaret Hunnaball:  From Essex to the International Stage 



On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women who not only break barriers but quietly, consistently reshape the spaces they work in. Dr. Margaret Hunnaball’s journey through international hockey is exactly that story.  

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Five Continents, One Shared Purpose: Women Shaping Hockey’s Future



Every year on 8 March, the world marks International Women’s Day, a global moment to celebrate the achievements of women and to recognise the continued journey towards equality, opportunity and empowerment.

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Khosa hockey builds on 40-year junior legacy

With deep roots and modern ambition, Khosa Junior Hockey Club in Krugersdorp, South Africa continues to shape confident young players.

Kea Mojaji


Oboitshelopo Mothlayledi and Kagiso Manone during a training session.

Following a successful open day on February 21, Khosa Junior Hockey has addressed frequently asked questions from prospective parents and players and announced a new partnership.

 

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Tauqeer Dar: Most Suitable Person for Pakistan Hockey`s Revival

Pakistan has the potential to excel in every field.

By Ijaz Chaudhry

The prime requirement is Right Person for the Right Job

Pakistan's national game is Hockey. Also, the sport which has given us three golds and three silvers at the Olympics. Unfortunately, Pakistan hockey has hit rock bottom. Pakistan has failed to qualify for the last three Olympics.

There is one person who can reinvigorate Pakistan hockey and bring back the past glories.

What are the Foremost Requirements?
-Revitalising hockey at the Grassroots
-Getting  Sponsorship
-Arranging Foreign Tours  
-Bringing Foreign Teams

Tauqeer Dar (Olympic gold medallist 1984) has the Proven Credentials - Ticks all the Boxes

-He is running the Best Academy in Pakistan, Dar Hockey Academy which is a conveyer belt of talent; providing players to the national teams. Dar Academy boys have been regularly featuring in Pakistan's national and age group teams for the last 10 years
-Arranging Foreign Tours for his academy to top hockey nations: Six tours of Europe in the last 12 years: Holland, Belgium and Germany. Also tours to India & Malaysia.
-All through Sponsorship arranged by his own efforts; not a single penny from the government or federation
-In 2012, when terrorism was at its peak, he arranged a tour of Flying Dutch Veterans to Pakistan. The Dutch team was studded with Olympic & World Cup medallists.  The team played three matches in Lahore including two matches at the Johar Town stadium watched by thousands of spectators.

Easily the most suitable person to turn Pakistan hockey’s fortunes around.

If Tauqeer is appointed the Secretary General of the Pakistan Hockey Federation, he can bring  big business tycoons to sponsor hockey in the country. He can turn the PHF into a corporate body. Pakistan hockey will not be dependent on the government for any financial assistance and will also again see the international achievements of the past.

The following two videos give a good insight into the work & achievements of the Hockey Academy:

Dar Hockey Academy - A Great Success Story
Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjAcFKWjRI0&t=331s

Dar Hockey Academy (Pakistan) Tour of Europe 2019
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TDyMDqK0Gk&t=32s

Ijaz...Ijaz Chaudhry writes on hockey & other sports. For more about him & his work, visit http://www.sportscorrespondent.info