30 Jan, 2026 With just one month to go until the start of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026, the global hockey community is gearing up for one of the most thrilling turns of the international calendar. The Qualifiers — played from 1-14 March 2026 — mark the final, decisive stage of the journey to the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 (15 – 30 August). With 9 men’s and women’s teams already qualified, these tournaments will determine the remaining 7 nations that will earn their place at hockey’s biggest stage later this year. A Global Stage in Three Host Cities Teams from around the world will battle across three continents in three host cities: Santiago, Chile (1–8 Mar): Men’s and Women’s Qualifier featuring eight teams per gender. Ismailia, Egypt (1 –7 Mar): Men’s Qualifier featuring eight teams. Hyderabad, India (8 –14 Mar): Women’s Qualifier with eight teams. From established hockey powers to rising challengers, these tournaments will showcase global talent and fierce competition. What’s at Stake These Qualifiers are the final gateway to the World Cup — a tournament that brings together some of the world’s best hockey sides. Seven teams per gender will secure qualification through these events: The top three teams from each tournament automatically qualify. Additionally, the highest world-ranked fourth-placed team across the events also earns a coveted World Cup berth. (See qualification criteria here) For teams just outside automatic qualification from continental events or Pro League qualification, this is the last chance to secure a place in August’s showpiece. Featuring Nations City of Santiago, Chile (1– 8 March 2026) – Match schedule available here Women: Australia, Japan, Ireland, Chile, France, Canada, Malaysia and Switzerland Men: France, Ireland, Korea, Wales, Scotland, Canada, Poland and Chile Hyderabad, Telangana, India (8 – 14 March 2026) – Match schedule available here Women: England, India, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales and Austria Ismailia, Egypt (1–7 March 2026) – Match schedule available here Men: England, Malaysia, Pakistan, Egypt, Japan, Austria, China and USA Each match is more than just a game — it’s a chance to etch a nation’s name onto the World Cup stage. Countdown to Glory With the Qualifiers just one month away, teams are finalising preparations and fans are marking calendars. This year’s road to the World Cup promises drama, intensity, and unforgettable hockey moments. Stay tuned as we bring you all the updates from the road to the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026. Source: FIH.hockey

22 Jan, 2026 The match schedules for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers that will be played in Chile (City of Santiago), Egypt (Ismailia) and India (Hyderabad) have been confirmed by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and are available via the links below: City of Santiago, Chile (28 February – 8 March 2026) – Match schedule available here Women: Australia, Japan, Ireland, Chile, France, Canada, Malaysia and Switzerland Men: France, Ireland, Korea, Wales, Scotland, Canada, Poland and Chile Hyderabad, Telangana, India (8 – 14 March 2026) – Match schedule available here Women: England, India, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales and Austria Ismailia, Egypt (1–7 March 2026) – Match schedule available here Men: England, Malaysia, Pakistan, Egypt, Japan, Austria, China and USA The Qualifiers represent the final stage of qualification for this year’s FIH Hockey World Cup, which will be hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands (15-30 August 2026). Seven teams per gender will qualify through these events, which promise to be among the highlights of the FIH calendar next year. The teams finishing first, second, and third in each tournament will secure their place at next year’s FIH flagship event. The highest world-ranked team among those finishing in fourth place in each event will be the seventh team to qualify (see Qualification System here). The teams qualifying through these tournaments will join an impressive line-up of 18 teams (9 per gender) that have already qualified, either through the FIH Hockey Pro League, the Continental Championships, or as hosts.worl For more information about FIH and hockey in general, please download the Watch.Hockey app or follow the FIH social media channels – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and website. #HWC2026 #MadeForHockey Source: FIH.hockey

20 Jan, 2026 Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has today confirmed the names of the technical delegates, technical officials, umpire managers, umpires, and medical officers who will officiate at the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026. The selection was made by the FIH Technical Officials and Umpiring Committees, chaired respectively by Sheila Brown (South Africa) and Peter Elders (Netherlands). The full list is available here. It comprises experienced Officials from around the world – originating from 22 different countries and all five continents – and fully aligns with the principle of gender equality, to which FIH is strongly committed. The team of 52 appointed Officials will be led by Technical Delegates Rogier Warris (Netherlands) and Sarah Bennett (Zimbabwe). The FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 will showcase the world’s best female and male hockey athletes from 15 to 30 August 2026, in Wavre (Belgium) and Amsterdam (Netherlands). For more information about FIH and hockey in general, please download the Watch.Hockey app or follow the FIH social media channels – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and website. #HWC2026 #MadeForHockey Source: FIH.hockey

14 Jan, 2026 The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to inform the global hockey community that the registration for the LA28 Ticket Draw for all Olympic sports has now begun on Tickets.LA28.org. Registration for the ticket draw marks the first chance for fans to attend the LA28 Games, providing the opportunity to secure a time slot to purchase tickets*. With a variety of options for everyone to experience the Games in person, single tickets will start at $28. The LA28 ticket process will be powered by LA28’s Official Ticketing Service Provider AXS AND EVENTIM. Fans interested in purchasing tickets must first register for the ticket draw on Tickets.LA28.org (from now on). Registration is the first step for a chance to secure a time slot to purchase tickets*. For the latest updates, fans can sign up for the LA28 newsletter. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to watch and support the world’s best hockey athletes as they play out their Olympic dreams in two years’ time! *NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT REQUIRED TO REGISTER, ENTER OR WIN. RESTRICTIONS APPLY. ELIGIBILITY SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION. MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. TERMS, DEADLINES AND PROCESS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. VISIT LA28.ORG ON OR AFTER 1/14/26 FOR OFFICIAL TERMS. TICKET AVAILABILITY NOT GUARANTEED AND TICKET PURCHASES SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND REQUIREMENTS HERE. This major milestone comes after FIH announced last month the qualification system for both LA28 hockey tournaments, women’s and men’s. Like the last editions since the Beijing Olympics in 2008, 12 teams per gender will participate in the quadrennial mega-event, including the host nation, the USA. The remaining 11 participating teams per gender will result from the following events: FIH Hockey Pro League: the highest placed nation in the FIH Hockey Pro League Seasons 2025-26 and 2026-27 will qualify; if the same team that wins the 2025-26 Season also wins the 2026-27 Season, the runner up of the 2026-27 Season will qualify Continental Championships*: the highest placed team in each of the five continental championships that is not already qualified as host or through the FIH Hockey Pro League will qualify; should the nations that qualified through the FIH Hockey Pro League be the highest placed in their continental championships, the next highest placed nation in such continental championship will qualify** FIH Olympic Qualification Tournaments: there will be four tournaments (two per gender) consisting of eight teams each, held in early 2028; the top two teams in each tournament will qualify and therefore complete the line-up of participating teams Located just outside downtown Los Angeles, Carson Field, which are adjacent to the world renowned venue that serves as the home of the LA Galaxy football team, will be transformed into a state-of-the-art hockey venue, equipped to host thrilling matches, vibrant fan activations, and moments that will shape the next chapter of Olympic hockey history. Hockey has been an Olympic sport since 1908. The Netherlands won both Gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics. *The Continental Championships include: African Hockey Road to LA28 (scheduled in 2027) 20th Pan American Games (scheduled in 2027) 20th Asian Games (scheduled in 2026) EuroHockey Championship (scheduled in 2027) Oceania Cup (scheduled in 2027) **Should the USA win the 20th Pan American Games in 2027, the second placed nation will not subsequently qualify; instead the quota place will be allocated through the FIH Olympic Qualification Tournaments For more information about FIH and hockey in general, please download the Watch.Hockey app or follow the FIH social media channels – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and website. Photo credit: Getty Images #MadeForHockey #LA28

As the global hockey family turns the page to 2026, anticipation is at an all-time high. This year promises to be one of the most exciting in our sport’s history, highlighted by the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026, the premier event on the international calendar. But first, teams from around the world will battle fiercely in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers, the first big milestone of the year. 06 Jan, 2026 As the global hockey family turns the page to 2026, anticipation is at an all-time high. This year promises to be one of the most exciting in our sport’s history, highlighted by the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026, the premier event on the international calendar. But first, teams from around the world will battle fiercely in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers, the first big milestone of the year. World Cup Qualifiers Set the Stage for Global Glory (Feb-Mar 2026) The journey toward the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup begins with a thrilling series of qualification tournaments hosted across three continents. These events represent the final stage of qualification and will determine which teams secure their place alongside automatic qualifiers at hockey’s biggest stage later this year. In Santiago, Chile, from 28 February to 8 March 2026, both men’s and women’s teams will take to the pitch in an intense battle for World Cup berths. Meanwhile, Ismailia, Egypt (1-7 March) will host the men’s qualifier and Hyderabad, India (8-14 March) will be the venue for the women’s event. City of Santiago, Chile (28 February – 8 March 2026) Women: Australia, Japan, Ireland, Chile, France, Canada, Malaysia and Switzerland Men: France, Ireland, Korea, Wales, Scotland, Canada, Poland and Chile Ismailia, Egypt (1–7 March 2026) Men: England, Malaysia, Pakistan, Egypt, Japan, Austria, China and USA Hyderabad, Telangana, India (8 – 14 March 2026) Women: England, India, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales and Austria These qualifiers are more than just matches, they represent dreams in motion. Seven teams per gender will qualify through these events, which promise to be among the highlights of the FIH calendar next year. The teams finishing first, second, and third in each tournament will secure their place at next year’s FIH flagship event. The highest world-ranked team among those finishing in fourth place in each event will be the seventh team to qualify (see Qualification System here). From established hockey powers to rising nations hungry for a breakthrough, every game in Santiago, Ismailia and Hyderabad will electrify fans and set the tone for a historic year ahead. Countdown to the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 (15-30 August) As summer unfolds, the spotlight will shift to Europe for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026, a celebration of hockey at its highest level. Scheduled from 15 to 30 August 2026, this edition unites the best teams in the world in two iconic hockey nations — combining elite competition with passionate local support and unforgettable atmospheres. With 16 men’s and 16 women’s teams competing (9 teams in each competition having already qualified), the World Cup promises thrilling group battles, intense knockout drama and historic rivalries played out across world-class venues in Wavre, Belgium and Amstelveen, Netherlands. This event marks just the third time in history that the men’s and women’s World Cups will be staged together in an inspiring demonstration of unity, excellence and the global growth of hockey. With host nations boasting rich hockey legacies and ardent supporters, the spectacle promises unforgettable highlights from the opening whistle to the finals. Looking Ahead: A Year of Competition, Passion and Global Stories From the first whistle in February to the dramatic finals in August, 2026 will be a defining chapter for international hockey. Emerging talents will shine, storied traditions will continue, and the sport’s global community will come together in celebration. Whether you’re cheering at a qualifier in Santiago, Egypt or Hyderabad or planning your trip to Belgium and the Netherlands, make this a year to remember, because hockey’s greatest moments start here. Source: FIH.hockey