Friday 12 June 2026

2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League

Men

13 Jun 2026 12:30     ENG v ARG (RR)      Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, London (UK)     
13 Jun 2026 15:30     BEL v PAK (RR)     Wavre Hockey Stadium 
13 Jun 2026 16:00     NED v GER (RR)     HC Rotterdam, Rotterdam     
 
14 Jun 2026 12:30     ENG v AUS (RR)     Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, London (UK)
14 Jun 2026 15:30     PAK v ESP (RR)     Wavre Hockey Stadium
14 Jun 2026 16:00     NED v IND (RR)     HC Rotterdam, Rotterdam

Pool standings

Women

13 Jun 2026 13:00     CHN v ARG (RR)     Wavre Hockey Stadium
13 Jun 2026 13:30     NED v IRL (RR)     HC Rotterdam, Rotterdam
13 Jun 2026 15:00     ENG v GER (RR)     Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, London

14 Jun 2026 13:00     BEL v ARG (RR)     Wavre Hockey Stadium
14 Jun 2026 13:30     NED v IRL (RR)     HC Rotterdam, Rotterdam
14 Jun 2026 15:00     ENG v GER (RR)     Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, London

Pool standings    

FIH Match Centre

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Pakistan begin Pro League preparations in Belgium after travel delay

Abdul Mohi Shah

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s national hockey team held its first training session in Belgium on Thursday after arriving later than scheduled due to a missed connecting flight, as preparations intensified for the crucial second leg of the FIH Pro League.

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Olympian Waseem named hockey team coach

LAHORE: Olympian Waseem Ahmad has been named to the Pakistan national hockey team’s management as a coach and was to join the squad in Belgium on Thursday evening ahead of FIH Pro League, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) confirmed on Thursday.

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Almost Non-Stop! Indian Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams Set for a Fortnight of Global Action

From Rotterdam to London and Auckland, Indian fans are in for a fortnight packed with world-class hockey, fierce rivalries and crucial World Cup auditions 



New Delhi: Indian fans are set for an action-packed fortnight as both the Indian Men’s Hockey Team and the Indian Women’s Hockey Team take centre stage on the international circuit, offering supporters a rare opportunity to witness elite-level hockey almost every day from June 14 to June 28.

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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)     5 - 2
11 Jun 2026 14:30     KOR v JPN (A)     1 - 1
11 Jun 2026 16:45     IRL v USA (B)        3 - 0
11 Jun 2026 19:00     FRA v RSA (B)       4 - 2

12 Jun 2026 16:45     MAS v JPN (A)     1 - 4
2 Jun 2026 19:00     NZL v SCO (A)       1 - 0

Pool standings

FIH Match Centre

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Ireland and France win as Malaysia put hands up



Ireland and France, the two top-ranked teams in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup men’s tournament at Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, were both victorious on the opening day, while Malaysia put their hands up as strong contenders in Pool A. Ireland started patiently before gradually but emphatically dismantling the United States team 3-0, while France were not as clinical but certainly dominant as they handed hosts South Africa a 4-2 defeat. Malaysia produced plenty of skilful hockey as they beat Scotland 5-2, while Korea and Japan drew a thrilling game 1-1, with each team dominating a half.

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Speedy Tigers off to a flying start in Nation Cup

By Aftar Singh


Pic courtesy of MHC

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, under new coach Brendon Carolan, beat Scotland 5-2 in their Nations Cup Group A opener at Hartleyvale Hockey Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa today.

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Scotland Men fall short against Malaysia in Cape Town



Scotland opened their FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup campaign with a tough 5-2 defeat to world number 14 Malaysia in Cape Town, South Africa, but showed plenty of fight and determination throughout the contest.

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Ireland cruise to victory against USA in FIH Hockey Nations Cup opener.



Cape Town, South Africa: The Ireland Men’s Hockey team made a strong start to their 2026 FIH Hockey Nations Cup campaign in Cape Town, South Africa as they recorded a 3-0 win over the USA. After a scoreless opening quarter, Ben Johnson marked his 50th senior appearance with a goal, before Greg Williams continued his fine goal scoring form from penalty corners to double Ireland’s lead. Fergus Gibson got Ireland’s third and final goal after some excellent build up play from Alistair Empey.

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USMNT Shutout by Ireland in Opening Match of 2026 FIH Hockey Nations Cup



CAPE TOWN, South Africa – The No. 26 U.S. Men’s National Team dropped their first contest of the 2026 FIH Hockey Nations Cup to No. 9 Ireland in Cape Town, South Africa. In wet conditions, the Wolves were met with a defensive challenge and were unable to breakthrough as they fell 3-0.

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South Africa edged by France in Nations Cup opener at Hartleyvale



South Africa opened their FIH Hockey Nations Cup campaign in front of a proud home crowd at Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town on Thursday evening, taking on France in a thrilling opening-day contest.

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Phikolomzi Mbuqe: FIH Nations Cup will grow profile of hockey in the country

By Mpumi Manyisi



South African Hockey Association CEO Phikolomzi Mbuqe believes hosting the 2026 FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup will help elevate the profile of the sport and drive its growth across the country.

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The Faces of Australian Officiating: Rhiannon Murrie

An accomplished international umpire, Rhiannon has represented Australia on the world stage and continues to make a significant contribution to the game, more recently, as an Umpire Manager.



We're continuing our series profiling some of our very own Australian officials, this edition featuring Rhiannon Murrie. An accomplished international umpire, Rhiannon has represented Australia on the world stage and continues to make a significant contribution to the game, more recently, as an Umpire Manager.

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Brisbane Blaze Coaches for 2026 Named



Hockey Queensland is pleased to announce the return of both Brisbane Blaze Head Coaches for the 2026 Hockey One League season, with Angie Lambert OAM OLY reappointed as Head Coach of the Brisbane Blaze Women and Darren ‘Chook’ Fowler returning to lead the Brisbane Blaze Men.

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De Waard and Walker voted best players of the season



Xan de Waard (SCHC) and Struan Walker (Oranje-Rood) have been voted the best players of the Tulp Hoofdklasse season 2025-2026. Both players have already received their award, the Golden Stick.

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Granatto ready to breathe fire with Dragons



KHC Dragons have made three big signings ahead of their EHL debut next season with Maria Granatto, Hannah McLoughlin and Hannah Cotter joining the Brasschaat club.

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Surbiton add Petter and Findlay to the ranks



Surbiton have announced two strong additions to their panel with double Olympian Izzy Petter and Ava Findlay joining the club.

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Hockey India League 2027 set for three host cities



Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad and Delhi are set to be men’s host cities for Hero Hockey India League (HIL) Season 3.

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Congratulations to the Athletes Selected for the 2026 Junior Nexus Championship



VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - USA Field Hockey is excited to announce the athletes who have been selected to compete in the 2026 Junior Nexus Championship, presented by Osaka Hockey, that will take place this July in Virginia Beach, Va. This selection marks the completion of the Regional Selection Camp sessions and the next step in the Olympic Development Pathway and tryout process for the Junior U.S. Women's National Teams. 

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Pakistan, Belgium agree to boost sports cooperation, women’s hockey promotion

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah held a meeting with Belgian Ambassador to Pakistan Charles Idesbald van der Gracht de Rommerswael to discuss bilateral relations and avenues for enhancing cooperation in the field of sports.

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Punjab approves Rs150m grant to revive hockey

LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved a PKR 150 million grant for the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) to support a broad revival programme aimed at strengthening the sport across the nation, officials confirmed on Thursday.

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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