Belgium Men's Squad Named for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
The Belgian Red Lions – the national hockey team – have been selected for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, as announced this Monday afternoon. National coach Shane McLeod informed his players this morning before officially announcing his 20-man roster. These players will participate in the Hockey World Cup, which will take place from August 15th to 30th in Wavre and Amstelveen (Netherlands).
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Team Profile – Japan 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 Japan men’s team, ranked #15 in the world. 
Test Matches RSA v NAM (W)
Cape Town, South Africa
All times GMT +2
20 Jul 2026 10:00 RSA v NAM
21 Jul 2026 17:00 RSA v NAM
23 Jul 2026 17:00 RSA v NAM
24 Jul 2026 14:00 RSA v NAM
FIH Match Centre
2026 Test Matches SCO v MAS (W)
Scotland
All times GMT +1
18 Jul 2026 16:00 SCO v MAS 6 - 2
19 Jul 2026 14:00 SCO v MAS
FIH Match Centre
Victory for Scotland women over Malaysia in Peffermill
Scotland women 6-2 Malaysia women
An excellent goal scoring performance saw Scotland women beat Malaysia 6-2 in the first game of two at Peffermill. The games come as part of preparation for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and The Netherlands, and Scotland’s first appearance in 24 years.
Onthatile Zulu Exposes South Africa’s Women’s Hockey Funding Crisis Ahead of World Cup
by Ncube Harrison
South African hockey star Onthatile Zulu bemoaned the team's lack of funding ahead of the World Cup. Image:@thati_zulu10 Source: Instagram
South African hockey player Onthatile Zulu has gone public with a heartfelt plea for investment in women's hockey, revealing that the national team is battling to fund its participation in the upcoming Women's Hockey World Cup.
Women's Junior AHF Cup 2026
Muscat, Oman
All times GMT +4
A Historic Dawn in Bangladesh Women’s Hockey: Golden Triumph in Muscat
By Maksuda Lisa
In a monumental leap forward for women’s sports in South Asia, Bangladesh’s Under-21 national women’s hockey team has scripted history by clinching their maiden international title at the Women’s Junior AHF Cup 2026.
Indian Men’s and Women’s Teams Depart for Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship Muscat 2026
New Delhi: The Indian Men’s and Women’s Teams departed from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Saturday to participate in the inaugural Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship in Muscat, Oman — scheduled to be held from 20 to 25 July 2026.
Pakistan men's and women's teams to partake in Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship
Seven-team tournament serves as official Asian Qualifiers for inaugural FIH U18 Youth Hockey5s World Cup
Pakistan players celebrate during their Men's U18 Hockey Asia Cup third-place playoff against Malaysia at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium in Kakamigahara on June 6, 2026. — Asian Hockey Federation
KARACHI: The Pakistan 18 men's and women's hockey teams will participate in the inaugural Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship, scheduled to be held in Muscat, Oman, later this month.
"Moving in the right direction," says Coach Frederic Soyez as Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team concludes Belgium tour
The India U21 Men's squad wraps up its six-match exposure tour of Belgium on a high with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Netherlands 
Antwerp: The Indian Junior (U21) Men’s Hockey Team concluded its highly competitive exposure tour of Belgium on Friday after a series of rigorous encounters against Europe's top hockey nations, and the team’s new coach Frederic Soyez is happy with the progress made during the tour. 

Dayaan Cassiem leads settled SA squad to Hockey World Cup after Malaysia triumph
Rowan Callaghan
Mustapha Cassiem will provide a cutting edge to the SA team at the FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands next month. Image: Travis Rein
South Africa have named an experienced yet evolving 20-man squad for next month's FIH Hockey World Cup, with captain Dayaan Cassiem set to lead the country's challenge after an encouraging build-up on home soil.
‘We Want to Play the Final’: India Captain Salima Tete Eyes Deep Run at FIH Hockey Women's World Cup
Leading India in her first World Cup as captain, Salima Tete speaks about guiding the youngsters, facing China in the opening match and the team's determination to go the distance
New Delhi: As anticipation builds for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026, scheduled for August 15 to 30, the Indian Women's Team will enter the tournament with confidence, belief and a renewed determination to challenge the world's best. 
England Hockey ID team set to make history at first FIH Para Hockey World Cup
England Hockey announces the England Hockey ID team that will attend the first-ever FIH Para Hockey World Cup, taking place in Belgium and the Netherlands from 20–24 August 2026.
Pakistan hockey squad for S Korea series finalised
LAHORE: A crucial meeting of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Selection Committee has finalised the composition of the national squad, with significant changes made to balance experience and emerging talent.
Women's Junior AHF Cup 2026
Muscat, Oman
All times GMT +4
16 Jul 2026 18:00 PAK v BAN (RR) 0 - 8
16 Jul 2026 20:00 HKG v KAZ (RR) 1 - 4
17 Jul 2026 18:00 PAK v UZB (RR) 3 - 5
17 Jul 2026 20:00 KAZ v BAN (RR) 1 - 2
Pakistan women’s hockey needs an overhaul
Asher Butt
LAHORE: Pakistan’s women’s hockey team endured a disastrous start to the Muscat Steel Women’s Junior AHF Cup 2026, suffering three consecutive defeats that exposed glaring weaknesses in every department of the game.
England name Under-21 women’s panel packed with know-how for Valencia
Women’s EuroHockey U21 Championship preview
England’s Under-21 women can draw on the experience of 12 players from last December’s Junior World Cup squad as they look to back 
Cape Town International Hockey Tournament Fixtures for 22- 26 July
Celebrating 20 years of excellence, the Cape Town International Hockey Tournament has established itself as one of South Africa’s premier school hockey events, attracting the finest boys’ and girls’ teams from across the country and around the world. Held annually in Cape Town, the tournament provides an elite platform where 64 top school teams compete across multiple world-class venues under international hockey standards.
2026 Junior Nexus Championship Continues, China Finishes on Top at U-18
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – After three more days at the 2026 Junior Nexus Championship (NXC), presented by Osaka Hockey, China was crowned the champion of the U-18 Girls division.
Summer Sixes hockey champions are crowned
The league has been run over the last five weeks
The Big Booty Bacchas team that won the Pro League summer series (-)
The final round of Manx Hockey Association’s Summer Sixes matches took place on Thursday at the National Sports Centre, bringing the five-week mixed tournament to a close. 
National Pathway Coaching Opportunities
Scottish Hockey are recruiting for key positions within our performance pathway programmes. These roles sit at the heart of our athlete development system, supporting excellence on and off the pitch. We’re seeking individuals with strong leadership, clear communication, and a commitment to creating high quality, athlete environments. If you’re driven by performance, motivated by purpose, and excited by the chance to shape Scotland’s future talent, we’d love to hear from you.
FIH President chairs Development Forum in Oman
Under the vision of FIH President Tayyab Ikram and the FIH Empowerment & Engagement Strategy, the FIH Development Forum brought together 14 Member National Associations to shape the future of hockey through collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development.
Battle within Hockey India intensifies: Federation slaps show cause notice on Asunta; latter calls it “retaliation”
This comes a day after the sports ministry, supported by HI president Dilip Tirkey, had asked the IOA to conduct an independent enquiry into Asunta’s allegations of sexual harassment of girls in Jharkhand hockey and institutional intimidation by HI secretary general Bholanth Singh.
Uthra Ganesan
FILE PHOTO: Asunta, meanwhile, has sought the ministry’s intervention against the notice. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
The mess within Hockey India keeps getting worse.
In the latest development, former India captain and Executive Board member Asunta Lakra has been served a show cause notice by the federation’s Ethics Committee on a complaint allegedly filed against her by fellow Jharkhand player Albela Rani Toppo.
