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

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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