2026 World Masters Hockey World Cup
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2026 WMH Masters World Cup Crossovers Set to Begin in Breda & Brasschaat
After four days of pool play, crossovers come next in Brasschaat, Belgium and Breda, Netherlands for the USA Masters teams at the 2026 World Masters Hockey (WMH) Masters World Cup. 
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Team Profile – Ireland 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 Irish women’s team, ranked #12 in the world. 
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Team Profile – Malaysia 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 Malaysian men’s team, ranked #14 in the world. 
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Team Profile – Chile 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 Chilean women’s team, ranked #13 in the world. 
Which teams have won both Olympic gold and Hockey World Cup?
As Netherlands & Belgium prepare to host the 2026 FIH World Cup, see which elite men’s and women’s national teams have won both Olympic gold and the World Cup.
The Netherlands women’s team is one of the most successful teams in hockey. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
The FIH World Cup 2026 will be played in the Netherlands and Belgium from August 15 to 30.
Most successful Hockey World Cup nations: Top champions in Men’s and Women’s history
Who has won the most Hockey World Cups? Explore the record-breaking teams, total titles, and championship years ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Pakistan is the most successful team at the World Cup in men’s hockey. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Photo Library
As the global field hockey elite descend upon Belgium and the Netherlands for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup (August 14–30), national teams are gearing up to rewrite the record books.
India’s history at FIH Hockey World Cup: Full record & results (1971–Present)
Explore India’s full FIH Hockey World Cup record: from the historic 1975 glory against Pakistan to complete men’s and women’s historical standings.
India will hope to end its title drought at this edition of the Hockey World Cup.
The Indian men’s team announced itself on the World Cup stage with podium finishes in each of the first three editions, climaxing in the legendary 1975 victory over Pakistan in Kuala Lumpur.
'Five per cent chance' but dreaming big: Craig Fulton embraces India's World Cup underdog tag
Ranked eighth in the world, India head into the Hockey World Cup away from the spotlight, a position Craig Fulton believes could help his team fly under the radar.
By Joe Williams
Picture by Hockey India
India may head into the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 as underdogs, but head coach Craig Fulton believes that is exactly where his team wants to be.
"Winning Nations Cup a huge boost": Savita Punia confident India can match any team during Women's Hockey WC
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13 (ANI): Indian women's hockey star Savita Punia expressed that Team India has received a massive boost ahead of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup with a win in the FIH Nations Cup, pointing out that the level of competitiveness in that tournament showed them that they can match the very best in the world.
World Cup and 100th cap beckons for SA Hockey captain Dayaan Cassiem
The 2026 men’s and women’s Hockey World Cups begin on 15 August, with South Africa eager to improve on past performances as Dayaan Cassiem is set to celebrate his 100th international cap.
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Captain Dayaan Cassiem of South Africa during the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup match between South Africa and Ireland at Hartleyvale Stadium on 16 June. (Photo: Grant Pitcher / Gallo Images)
It has been 10 years in the making, but South African men’s hockey captain, Dayaan Cassiem, is on the cusp of a major milestone. 
Nico Keenan will be first out player at men’s World Cup
The Hockey World Cup has never featured an out gay or bi man. Nico Keenan changes that in the Netherlands, where his fiancé is Prime Minister.
Jon Holmes
Nico Keenan of Argentina (center) in action against the Netherlands at Wagener Stadion in Amstelveen in 2025. | Orange Pictures / Shutterstock
Argentina forward Nico Keenan is set to play in his first Hockey World Cup since coming out publicly in 2023.
Former Pakistan captain Salman Akbar joins Japan hockey team ahead of World Cup
Former Pakistan hockey captain and goalkeeper Salman Akbar has joined the Japan hockey team ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup.
Charlie Morrison is ready for round two at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup
In 2023, Charlie Morrison was in Canberra with the Junior Black Sticks when he received a call from head coach Greg Nicol.
Historic first as 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup heads to 7plus
Australian hockey fans will be able to watch the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos compete at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup live and free on 7plus, marking the first time Australia’s matches at hockey’s biggest tournament will be available on a free streaming platform.
The DNA of South Africa. The kit for the world stage.
South African Hockey and Macron are proud to unveil the official playing kits that our national teams will wear at the FIH Hockey World Cup.
FIH Para Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026: A historic new chapter for hockey
History will be made as the inaugural FIH Para Hockey World Cup takes place in Belgium and the Netherlands (20-24 August), marking a landmark moment for hockey and for athletes with intellectual disabilities around the world.
78th Anniversary of Independent India’s First Olympic Gold.
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August is a milestone month in the story of Indian hockey. Many of India’s Olympic gold medals were won in this month, making it a time of special significance for the sport. And today carries an even deeper resonance. Seventy-eight years ago, on this very day, India won an Olympic gold that helped define the future course of Indian hockey—one that remained golden for several more decades.
Cool and controlled’
Gerhard demands less rush; more control and a calmer Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s national hockey team hammered the Under-20 side 9-2 on Wednesday, but head coach Peter Gerhard wants his players to look beyond the scoreline and develop a more ‘cool and controlled’ approach ahead of the Asian Games.
Eswatini young Hockey stars arrive in Zimbabwe
By Themba Zwane
MBABANE– Eswatini’s young hockey stars have arrived safely in Harare, Zimbabwe, ahead of the Zimbabwe Youth Hockey Series, where they will represent the Kingdom on the regional stage.
Hoofdklasse fixture list announced: Rotterdam kick off at Bloemendaal
Ramon Min
The KNHB has announced the fixture list for the 2026–2027 season in the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse. In the men’s competition, champions Rotterdam will kick off the season on Sunday 27 September with a cracker of a match away at Bloemendaal. Champions Amsterdam will start the women’s competition at home against Oranje-Rood.
Final Four Locked In as U21 IPT Moves Into Semi-Final Stage
Three days of pool hockey are complete in Gqeberha and the race for the 2026 South African Hockey U21 IPT titles has been reduced to eight teams.
16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026: Exciting Action Across Divisions B and C in Pune
Pune, Maharashtra: The opening day of the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026 witnessed exciting action across Divisions ‘B’ and ‘C’ in Pune, Maharashtra, with Hockey Rajasthan, Hockey Jammu & Kashmir and Hockey Mizoram registering impressive victories in their respective matches.
Boys Action Wraps Up at 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Last week, boys athletes from across the country competed in the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. 
UK School Games National Finals
The UK School Games National Finals is an annual multi-sport event that brings together some of the most talented young athletes from across the UK. Each year, representative teams from Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland come together for a weekend of high-level competition at Loughborough University.
Players taken forward Initial Assessment into England Age Group Squads for 2026–27
Following the fantastic Talent Academy Cup held in Nottingham this July, England Hockey would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the players, supporters, coaches, volunteers, umpires, officials, hosts and everyone involved. Over 850 young players took part, and we hope each of them enjoyed the experience, embraced the atmosphere, and created lasting memories with their squads. 
KP hockey talent cries out for support
Zahir Shah calls for sports quotas, facilities and departmental teams
Riaz Ahmad
PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has no shortage of hockey talent, but a lack of infrastructure, sports quotas and institutional support is preventing young players from reaching their full potential.
Negeri Sembilan’s sporting disgrace: a hockey pitch left to rot
Six years of neglect have left one overworked pitch carrying hockey in the state while a RM5 million upgrade remains stalled.
Frankie D’Cruz
The deteriorating surface of the main pitch at the Seremban 2 hockey stadium is a stark symbol of Negeri Sembilan’s failure to restore a key hockey facility. (James D’Cruz pic)
SEREMBAN: For six years, Negeri Sembilan’s premier hockey venue has been left unusable while the state struggles to sustain its development programme.

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
Live streaming World Masters Hockey World Cup (Subscription €20 for all games per venue or €50 for all venues)
Hockey World Cup 2026: Complete list of Champions, Men’s and Women’s editions (1971–2023)
Every FIH Hockey World Cup champion since 1971 — Men’s and Women’s editions — as Belgium and the Netherlands host the 2026 tournament from August 15.
Germany is the defending champion in men’s hockey World Cup. | Photo Credit: K.R. DEEPAK
As Belgium and the Netherlands prepare to co-host the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup from August 15, a look back at every champion since the tournament’s inception — from Pakistan’s four-title dynasty to the Netherlands’ unmatched women’s record.
Hockey World Cup Trophy History: Men’s & Women’s Design Explained
From Pakistan’s 11kg gold-and-ivory masterpiece to the mysterious ‘Salad Bowl’ — the fascinating backstories behind hockey’s two World Cup trophies, ahead of the 2026 edition.
FILE PHOTO: In the history of the men’s competition, six teams have lifted the title, while four teams have triumphed in the women’s tournament.
Sixteen nations will take to the turf in the men’s competition, and sixteen more in the women’s, when the 16th editions of the Hockey World Cup get underway in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15.
Hockey World Cup 2026 venues: A look inside the two stadiums hosting the men’s and women’s finals
Hockey World Cup 2026 venues: Know the history, capacity, location and key details of Wagener Stadium and Belfius Hockey Arena in Amstelveen and Wavre.
The Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, is one of the venues for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cups. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
The 16th men’s and women’s FIH Hockey World Cups will be held simultaneously in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15. Wavre and Amstelveen will host the tournaments, with matches played at the Belfius Hockey Arena and Wagener Stadium respectively.
Pakistan return to World Cup Hockey with proud legacy, renewed ambition
Abdul Mohi Shah
MANCHESTER: Pakistan will return to the FIH Hockey World Cup stage in Belgium and the Netherlands with a glorious past to defend and a new generation determined to restore the Green Shirts to their former place among the world’s elite. Ranked 12th in the world, Pakistan remain one of the most celebrated names in international hockey.
Ink that inspires: The stories behind India’s hockey World Cup campaign
From family and faith to hardship and ambition, the tattoos of players reveal the men beneath the jerseys
by: Mihir Vasavda
Beneath the jerseys, some carry something more personal – little reminders inked into their skin of where they come from, what they believe in and, sometimes, who they believe they are. (Special Arrangement)
When under the cosh, Jarmanpreet Singh curls his biceps for strength. Abhishek Nain clenches his fist. Suraj Karkera taps his chest.
"Its time to step into the top eight": Sjoerd Marine sets target of Indian Women's Hockey
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TOI Interview: Sjoerd Marijne
The Indian women’s hockey team has proved it can punch above its weight. Now, chief coach Sjoerd Marijne wants consistency as India target a place in the world’s top eight. The Dutchman, who returned as head coach earlier this year, spoke to TOI about the team’s preparations, its changing dynamics, the role of seniors and youngsters, and the need for greater consistency, ahead of Sunday’s World Cup opener against China.
India's 11 World Cup debutants: Deepika, Shilpi's remarkable journeys to Hockey's biggest stage
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Photo caption: Deepika Soreng (left) and Shilpi Dabas with her parents (Credit: TOI)
When the Indian women’s team opens its World Cup campaign against China on Sunday, 11 players in the squad will be making their World Cup debuts. They come from different corners of the country — Mizoram, Jharkhand, Odisha, Haryana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab — and have taken different paths to reach hockey’s biggest stage.
Big Ten Players to Represent Team USA at FIH Hockey World Cup
Photo courtesy of USA Field Hockey
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Eight former and current Big Ten players will represent the United States National Team at the 2026 Women's FIH Hockey World Cup. The quadrennial world championship will take place August 14-30 at Wavre, Belgium and Amstelveen, Netherlands.
Nobbs writes another chapter in a dynasty
GETTY IMAGES/ Ahmad Gharabli
The Hockeyroos co-captain arrives at the World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands as a leading figure in Australia's rebuild, extending a family tradition spanning three generations, Olympic Games and medals across the sport.
The road to recovery had plenty of twists and turns for Katie Doar
For Katie Doar, coming back into the Vantage Black Sticks wasn’t a smooth ride.
FIH and JSW join forces to boost global growth of hockey
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce a new global partnership with JSW, a prominent Indian multinational conglomerate active in steel, energy, infrastructure, cement, automotive, and paints. This marks a significant milestone in the continued growth of hockey worldwide.
Momentum Builds as U21 IPT Takes Shape on Day Two in Gqeberha
Day Two of the 2026 South African Hockey U21 IPT brought another avalanche of goals, a few important responses and further evidence that the next generation of South African hockey is making the most of its stage in Gqeberha.
Girls Competition Concludes at 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games capped off this summer’s youth events at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. 
Sikh Union Nairobi’s New Turf Hosts Africa Hockey Qualifiers
By Prabhjot Singh
PHOTOS: Manjinder Singh Bansal and Del Mudher.
Olympian Avtar Singh Sohal and his parent club, Sikh Union Nairobi, had reason to celebrate after the club hosted two major African hockey tournaments within three months of commissioning a new deep blue synthetic surface at its Dasmesh Stadium.
Five-a-side is the new T20 of hockey: Ishtiaque
BHF’s first ad hoc meeting clears 15-match Germany tour, grassroots plan
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Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) General Secretary Ishtiaque Sadeque announced plans to introduce five-a-side hockey at district grounds across the country on Monday, describing the format as a key weapon to revive grassroots development.
BHF’s new body to set priorities at first meeting
The newly appointed ad-hoc committee of the Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) will convene its crucial inaugural meeting on Monday at Falcon Hall in Tejgaon, marking the formal start of what officials hope will be a transformative era for the country’s hockey.
All 24 get Germany trip as BHF eyes Asian Games
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The Bangladesh Hockey Federation has decided to send its entire 24-member preliminary squad to Germany for a month-long conditioning camp ahead of the upcoming Asian Games.
