Wednesday 10 June 2026
FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup South Africa 2025-26
Cape Town
All times GMT +2
11 Jun 2026 12:15 MAS v SCO (A)
11 Jun 2026 14:30 KOR v JPN (A)
11 Jun 2026 16:45 IRL v USA (B)
11 Jun 2026 19:00 FRA v RSA (B)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Latest statements from teams before the FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup starts
The countdown is on! With less than 48 hours left until the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup South Africa 2025-26, here’s what the teams had to say:
The countdown is on to both Men's and Women's FIH Nations Cup
In just five days, the Vantage Black Sticks Women will launch their 2026 FIH Nations Cup campaign at home in Auckland, taking on some of the world’s best hockey nations as they fight for back-to-back championships.
Two Days to Go: South Africa Called to Rally Behind the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup in Cape Town
With just two days to go until the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup gets underway in Cape Town, South African Hockey is calling on the nation to get behind the tournament and show its support for world-class international hockey on home soil.
Veteran keeper Hafizuddin stands tall in Cape Town
By Aftar Singh
National coach Brendon Carolan (centre) having a chat with Speedy Tigers players in training in preparation for the Nations Cup at Hartleyvale Hockey Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. - Pic from Malaysian Hockey Confederation
KUALA LUMPUR: It has not been a successful outing for Malaysia in the last three editions of the Nations Cup hockey tournament.
Xantal Gine: “Best preparation we can have for the World Cup is Pro League”
As the final stages of the current FIH Hockey Pro League season approach (starting from 13 June), let us hear from the participating teams. Today, Xantal Gine, captain of the Spanish women’s side — "The Red Sticks" — shares her thoughts.
2026 Test Matches GIB v MAR (W)
Bayside Sports Complex, Gibraltor
9 Jun 2026 19:00 GIB v MAR 0 - 1
10 Jun 2026 19:00 GIB v MAR
FIH Match Centre
Monmouth Field Hockey Lands Three on U21 Ireland Pathway Squad
Charlie Bowman, Maia McCourt and Eabha Curran secure spot on 23-man roster for Irish women’s field hockey U21 team
West Long Branch, NJ — Ireland Hockey announced its extended U21 women's field hockey roster ahead of the EuroHockey Championships this summer with three Hawks landing on the 23-man squad.
Police stays in Outdoor hockey title race
by Nigel Simon
Shaquille Daniel, left, of Defence Force, left, and Nicholas Siu Butt of QPCC battle during their Men’s Open Division match of the Trinidad and Tobago Hockey Board League Outdoor Seven-A-Side League at the National Hockey Centre, Tacarigua last month. On Sunday, Daniel scored a goal in Defence Force’s 2-0 win over Paragon. FAITH AYOUNG
Police Service blanked Fatima 4-0 to stay in the Men's Open Division of the T&T Hockey Board (TTHB) Outdoor Seven-A-Side League title race at the National Hockey Centre in Tacarigua on Sunday.
Meet the Kent hockey club whose men’s 1s folded twice in six years
Sutton Valence have drawn clearer progression routes
We all know that some grassroots hockey clubs across England are facing mounting financial and structural pressure, with rising costs, changing family commitments and the growing pull of talent academies all contributing to a slow drain on local participation, particularly at junior level.
Altogether 53 Hockey caps – Hilton College recognises Robert
Christo du Randt
Robert Burman (photo supplied)
Hilton College in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, proudly celebrates Robert Burman on reaching an extraordinary milestone — earning altogether 53 Hockey caps for the 1st Hockey Team this past weekend.
Defining Evolution: The Youth Program that Continues to Grow
Written in conjunction with ELCO Evolution’s Kelsey Thorley & Tasha Ness
Lebanon county in Pennsylvania is surrounded by long-standing programs and field hockey tradition. Those local to the area know that it’s a field hockey hot spot, home to many impressive teams in surrounding counties—Lancaster, Berks, and Montgomery to name a few. But one specific section of Lebanon county, dubbed Eastern Lebanon County (or ELCO as it is more affectionately known), has long been rooted in a soccer-focused culture. Through the persistence of one individual, then by the diligence of many, ELCO has undergone a transformation of sorts when it comes to field hockey.
Tuesday 9 June 2026
Manzoor confident of better Pakistan show in Pro League
Syed Intikhab Ali
KARACHI: Pakistan hockey team head coach and Olympian Manzoor-ul-Hasan has said that the Green Shirts’ preparations for the FIH Pro League are nearing completion, as the national team is set to leave the country on June 10 to participate in the event in Belgium and England.
South Korea to end Pakistan international hockey drought with July tour
Abdul Mohi Shah
ISLAMABAD: In a major development for Pakistan hockey, South Korea will become the first national team from a recognized hockey-playing nation to tour Pakistan in 24 years when it plays a three-match series against Pakistan at the renovated Bunda Hockey Stadium in Islamabad later this July.
Rotweiss earn fifth appearance in EHL Men
Jonas Winkler and Jens Flück got the goals for Rotweiss Wettingen to earn the Swiss men’s title and a fifth appearance in the EHL as they got the best of Grasshopper Club Zurich in last Sunday’s final.
Slavia win return ticket to EHL ROUNd1
SK Slavia Prague retained the Czechia men’s national title and a return ticket to next October’s Euro Hockey League thanks to a 1-0 final win over TJ Plzeň-Litice.
Bloemendaal men say goodbye to three players
Mazkour
Bloemendaal have said goodbye to three players. Elian Mazkour, Sheldon Schouten and Rames Zwijnenburg will no longer be part of The Mussen selection next season.
Goalscorer Jip Dicke extends contract at SCHC by three years
Jip Dicke of SCHC
Jip Dicke will continue to play for SCHC in the coming years. The Dutch international extended her contract with the club from Bilthoven, where she has been playing since 2024 following her switch from HDM.
Hockey great Laura Roper returns to East Grinstead as coach
Sophie Bray and Laura Roper, right, played their last club games in 2024 PIC: Hockey Paper
Laura Roper has taken up her first major role since retiring from playing, returning to East Grinstead HC as women’s head coach.
PARCO injects Rs 100 million into hockey revival drive
ISLAMABAD: In a landmark development for the revival of Pakistan hockey, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and Pakistan Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) on Monday entered into a historic partnership under which PARCO will provide Rs100 million over the next two years to support coaching education, coach development and allied hockey activities across the country.
India hockey heroes in one frame!
Mervyn Fernandis, Marcellus Gomes, V Bhaskaran, Zafar Iqbal, Joaquim Carvalho and Darryl D Souza
India’s hockey Olympians Mervyn Fernandis, Marcellus Gomes, V Bhaskaran, Zafar Iqbal, Joaquim Carvalho and Darryl D’Souza on the sidelines of the Joe Fernandis Memorial hockey tournament at the St Stanislaus turf in Bandra on Sunday.
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