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Wednesday 12 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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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
Arnab Lall Seal
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
Arnab Lall Seal
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.
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
Live streaming World Masters Hockey World Cup (Subscription €20 for all games per venue or €50 for all venues)
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.
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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.