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Wednesday 5 August 2026

 FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Team Profile – Netherlands 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 Netherlands men’s team, ranked #2 in the world. 



Ireland Men’s Squad Announced for 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup



Ireland Men’s Head Coach Mark Tumilty has announced his 20-player squad to travel to Wavre, Belgium to compete in the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, the Ireland Men’s first appearance in the competition since 2018.



Ireland Women’s Squad Announced for 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup



Ireland Women’s Head Coach Gareth Grundie has announced his 20-player squad to travel to Wavre, Belgium to compete in the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.



Ireland men and women set for dual aims at FIH Hockey World Cup


Ireland men and women will compete at 2026 edition PIC: WORLDSPORTPICS Rodrigo Jaramillo No archive allowed

Ireland’s men’s and women’s hockey teams have confirmed their 20-player squads for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium.



Ireland's McFerran out of World Cup through injury


Ayeisha McFerran was part of the Ireland squad who collected silver medals in 2018. Image source, Inpho

Ireland's women must plan for the forthcoming World Cup without distinguished goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran, who has been ruled out of the tournament through injury.



Pakistan name 20-man squad for FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026

PHF expresses confidence in team despite winless Pro League campaign ahead of tournament in Netherlands and Belgium

Zulfiqar Baig


Photo: PHF

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Tuesday announced a 20-member squad for the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, with the national side set to compete in the tournament to be held in the Netherlands and Belgium from August 15 to 30.



Pakistan down South Korea to take 3-0 unassailable lead in hockey series

The hosts secured a 4-3 victory

Zulfiqar Baig


Pakistan fight back to edge South Korea 4-3 in hockey Test series. Photo: PHF

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat South Korea 4-3 in the third match of their four-test men's hockey series on Tuesday, clinching their third successive victory and taking an unassailable lead in the series.



Pakistan edge Korea to clinch hockey series

Kashif Abbasi


ISLAMABAD: Players of Pakistan and South Korea vie for the ball during the third Test at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium on Tuesday.—Tanveer Shahzad/White Star

ISLAMABAD: Maintaining their unbeaten run, Pakistan downed South Korea 4-3 in a thrilling third Test to win their four-match series here at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium on Tuesday.



Pakistan edge past South Korea in third Hockey Test match to clinch series

Home side net two goals in final quarter through Rahman and Hannan to secure come-from-behind victory


Pakistan players sing national anthem ahead of their third Hockey Test match against South Korea at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium in Islamabad on August 4, 2026. — PHF

ISLAMABAD: Hosts Pakistan staged a late comeback to register an enthralling 4-3 victory over South Korea in the third Hockey Test match of the four-game home series here at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium on Tuesday.



Pakistan rally to beat South Korea 4-3 in thrilling third hockey test



LAHORE  -  Pakistan produced a spirited second-half comeback to defeat South Korea 4-3 in a thrilling third Test of the Pakistan-South Korea Hockey Series at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium on Tuesday.



Pakistan record dramatic win to seal series against Korea

GLASGOW: Pakistan clinched an unassailable 3-0 lead in their four-match Test series against Korea on Tuesday, with a thrilling 4-3 victory in the third Test at Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium.



Experienced core rallies behind India's FIH World Cup debutants

As India prepares for the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2026, experienced campaigners are helping a new generation embrace the challenge of hockey's biggest stage



New Delhi: The Indian Women's Team is gearing up for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026, with several players ready to make their World Cup bow and a seasoned leadership group determined to help them thrive.



In conversation with Kookaburras legend Jamie Dwyer



With the FIH Hockey World Cup on the horizon, legendary Australian forward Jamie Dwyer is gearing up for a tournament that holds a deeply personal significance. For the Kookaburras icon, the World Cup sits on the pinnacle of international sport alongside the Olympic Games, as a stage defined by fierce rivalries, electric atmospheres, and unforgettable triumphs.



2026 Test Matches SCO v CHI (M)
Scotland

All times GMT +1

2 Aug 2026 12:30     SCO v CHI     1 - 0
4 Aug 2026 19:30     SCO v CHI     2 - 0

FIH Match Centre



2026 CAC Games
Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana

All times GMT -4

Men

4 Aug 2026 08:00     BAR v GUA (7/8)     3 - 0
4 Aug 2026 10:15     JAM v DOM (5/6)     1 - 4 
4 Aug 2026 12:30     VEN v MEX (Bronce Medal)     1 - 5
4 Aug 2026 14:45     TTO v CUB (Gold Medal)     2 - 2 (1 - 2 SO)

Pool Standings

FIH Match Centre



Cuba Completes the Double as the Central American and Caribbean Hockey Competition Concludes



The Central American and Caribbean Games Hockey competition came to an exciting conclusion with the men's finals, as Cuba crowned a remarkable tournament by winning a second gold medal, adding the men's title to the women's championship claimed the previous day.



Calypso Stickmen fall in CAC hockey final

by Nigel Simon


T&T's senior men's hockey team led by captain Mickell Pierre, at back row, and his teammates and technical staff, celebrate men's silver medal after coming up short against Cuba in the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games at the Field Hockey Stadium, in Dominican Republic on Tuesday. Cuba won 2-1 on penalty-strokes after a 2-2 draw. PHOTO: PAN AM HOCKEY FEDERATION.

The Trinidad and Tobago men's hockey team had to settle for the silver medal after going down to long-time rivals Cuba 2-1 on sudden-death penalty strokes after a 2-2 draw in their final of the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games at the Field Hockey Stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Tuesday.



Indian hockey jersey row: HI DG fails to respond, Secretary demands EB meeting

Secretary General Bholanath Singh reiterated that the Executive Board was the only forum to resolve all governance issues and sought a meeting to resolve matters.

Uthra Ganesan


FILE PHOTO: This comes on a day HI Director General Cdr. RK Srivastava failed to respond to the questionnaire sent by Dilip Tirkey (in picture), seeking a detailed reply on the timeline, process and documentary evidence over the decision to change jersey colour, within the stipulated deadline. | Photo Credit: PTI

The mess in Hockey India keeps getting worse.

On Tuesday, Secretary General Bholanath Singh reiterated that the Executive Board was the only forum to resolve all governance issues and sought a meeting to resolve matters.



Meet the Team: 2026 Masters World Cup, USA Women's O-55



In anticipation of the upcoming 2026 WMH World Cup, USA Field Hockey is highlighting athletes from each team.



Meet the Team: 2026 Masters World Cup, USA Men's O-65



In anticipation of the upcoming 2026 WMH World Cup, USA Field Hockey is highlighting athletes from each team.



Wake Forest Alumni Represent USA in World Masters Hockey World Cup

Kasold, Romansky and Misselhorn competed under Head Coach Jen Averill during the late 90s and early 00s.

By: Kenzie Pittenger



WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Three former Wake Forest field hockey alumni represented the United States this past July at the World Masters Hockey World Cup in Schiedam and Rotterdam, Netherlands.



North Durban duo ready for masters hockey world cup challenge

Umgeni Park resident Wendy Horn (56) and uMdloti resident Robyn Wiggett (58) are representing the SA Masters hockey team (Over 55).

Shiraz Habbib


Robyn Wiggett (58) and Wendy Horn (56) will represent South Africa at the World Masters Hockey World Cup in Belgium.

TWO local residents are set to represent the SA Masters hockey team (Over 55) at the World Masters Hockey (WMH) World Cup in Belgium starting this week.



Jimmy returns as Gerhard narrows hockey squad



The Bangladesh national hockey team has reduced its preliminary squad from 38 players to 24 for the upcoming Asian Games. German head coach Peter Gerhard made the selections after testing the players during training.


Oman Hockey Association Enhances Focus on Age-Group Competitions for 2026/2027 Season



Oman Hockey Association continues its focus on developing the foundation of the game by expanding age-group competitions as part of its plans aimed at preparing a promising generation of players



Walcz welcomes EuroHockey 5s Championships for the third time

EuroHockey 5s Championships (Walcz, Poland) – August 6th to 9th



The EuroHockey 5s Championship returns to Walcz for the third time with hosts Poland looking to retain both the men’s and women’s titles this weekend.



Road to World Cup begins as Uganda U-18 Hockey Teams depart for Nairobi

by Grace Kemigisa



The road to the world stage officially began on Tuesday morning as Uganda’s Under-18 Hockey teams were ceremonially flagged off at the National Council of Sports (NCS) headquarters in Lugogo ahead of the 2026 Africa U18 Hockey Cup in Nairobi, Kenya.



Kenya unveils squads for inaugural Hockey 5s Youth Africa Cup

The tournament will also serve as the African qualifier for the inaugural FIH Youth Hockey 5s World Cup, set for December 2026



The Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) has named the final men's and women's squads that will represent the country at the inaugural Hockey 5s Youth Africa Cup (YAC) 2026, with national secondary school champions and Most Valuable Players dominating the selections ahead of the continental showpiece in Nairobi.



Junior hockey player needs N$16 000 for national duty

Simon Salomon (back row fourth from left) with his national team mates. Photo: Contributed

By John Tuerijama

Junior national hockey player Simon Salamon needs assistance to raise the outstanding N$16 000 to make the national team scheduled to compete at the upcoming Zimbabwe Junior Test Series from 13 to 17 August in Harare.


Tuesday 4 August 2026

France Men's Squad Named for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026



The French senior Men's National Team has published the list of 20 players selected for the next World Cup organized from August 15 to 30, 2026 jointly by Belgium and the Netherlands.



 FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Team Profile – Belgium 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 Belgium men’s team, ranked #1 in the world. 



Striving for Excellence: D’Ariano’s Sacrifice Paying off as Teenager Heads to World Cup

by Luke Brown



The last name D’Ariano has been pronounced any way you can imagine. There's only one way to say it correctly – it’s Dare-ee-on-oh. In the middle school pickup line, extra syllables slipped in as Reese D’Ariano’s name was called.



Saffron jersey row: Hockey India chief says officials kept in dark till 11th hour

Hockey India president and former captain seeks clarification on whether written feedback had been obtained from players and whether any concerns had been raised before the announcement

By Mihir Vasavda


Indian hockey team players sport the new saffron jersey. (Photo: Hockey India)

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has claimed that the federation’s office-bearers were informed about the change in colour of the national teams’ jersey just over two hours before it was unveiled publicly, as he sought answers on the process that led to the decision to switch from blue to saffron.



Tirkey slams Hockey India DG, seeks detailed response on jersey colour change

Dilip Tirkey has directed Srivastava to file a point-by-point response to the objections raised in a fresh mail addressed to all Hockey India Executive Board members.

Uthra Ganesan


Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey had clarified earlier that he was not consulted in the jersey colour change process. | Photo Credit: M. VEDHAN

The jersey controversy in Indian hockey has now developed into a full-blown internal battle with Hockey India (HI) president Dilip Tirkey taking strong exception to the less-than-satisfactory response on his notice seeking details on the uniform change.



‘We are going to show what Scottish Hockey is all about’

By Nigel Duncan


Charlotte Watson is handed her Hockey World Cup shirt ALL PICS: Nigel Duncan

Scotland women were presented with their FIH Hockey World Cup shirts during a special reception in Edinburgh before heading to Belgium.



South Africa's Dayaan Cassiem gear up for World Cup hockey challenge

Fuad Esack


Central Hockey Club siblings Dayaan, right, and Mustapha Cassiem go through their paces during a midweek training session at Vygieskraal. Image: Fuad Esack

Central Hockey Club’s Abdud Dayaan Cassiem is on the verge of reaching another milestone in an illustrious career as he gears up to lead the SA national men's hockey team at the FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands, which starts on Saturday, August 15.



Roster Announced for 2026 FIH Para Hockey World Cup



In a monumental moment, USA Field Hockey has announced the ten-athlete* roster for the 2026 FIH Para Hockey World Cup.



2026 Test Matches SCO v CHI (M)
Scotland

All times GMT +1

2 Aug 2026 12:30     SCO v CHI     1 - 0
4 Aug 2026 19:30     SCO v CHI     

FIH Match Centre



2026 Test Matches SCO v RSA (W)
Scotland

All times GMT +1

2 Aug 2026 15:00     SCO v RSA     2 - 0
3 Aug 2026 19:30     SCO v RSA     2 - 3

FIH Match Centre



Scotland Women Edged Out by South Africa in Hard-Fought Encounter



Scotland Women produced a determined display but were unable to hold off a late South Africa comeback, falling to a narrow 3-2 defeat after leading majority of the game.



Meet the Team: 2026 Masters World Cup, USA Men's O-55



In anticipation of the upcoming 2026 WMH World Cup, USA Field Hockey is highlighting athletes from each team.



2026 CAC Games
Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana

All times GMT -4

Men

4 Aug 2026 08:00     BAR v GUA (7/8)     
4 Aug 2026 10:15     JAM v DOM (5/6)     
4 Aug 2026 12:30     VEN v MEX (Bronce Medal)     
4 Aug 2026 14:45     TTO v CUB (Gold Medal)     

Pool Standings

Women

3 Aug 2026 08:00     JAM v BER (7/8)     1 - 0
3 Aug 2026 10:15     DOM v PUR (5/6)     2 - 1
3 Aug 2026 12:30     BAR v VEN (Bronce Medal)     1 - 4
3 Aug 2026 14:45     MEX v CUB (Gold Medal)     0 - 0 (0 - 2 SO)

Pool Standings

FIH Match Centre



Cuba Crowned Champions as Lima 2027 Places Are Secured



The final day of the women’s Hockey5s competition at the Central American and Caribbean Games Qualifier brought an exciting conclusion, with Cuba claiming the gold medal after a dramatic shoot-out victory over Mexico and both finalists securing their places at the Lima 2027 Pan American Games.



'The club is Bangladesh': New hockey coach Gerhard’s selection mantra


Peter Gerhard hockey coach.jpg Photo: BHF

Bangladesh hockey coach Peter Gerhard wants to pick the final squad based on positions rather than reputations or clubs as the national team prepare for next month’s Asian Games in Japan with a training tour of Germany.



Ireland crowned EuroHockey U21 Championship II-A champions with perfect campaign in Poznań



Sunday, August 2: The Ireland U21 Men delivered a flawless performance at the EuroHockey U21 Championship II-A in Poznań, Poland, winning all five of their matches in emphatic fashion to claim the gold medal, secure promotion back to Europe’s top tier for the 2028 competition, and book their place at the 2027 FIH Junior World Cup.



SA Hockey Announces U21 Coaching and Management Teams for 2027 Junior World Cup Cycle



The South African Hockey Association has confirmed the coaching and management teams that will lead the national Under-21 Men’s and Women’s programmes through the qualification campaign for the 2027 FIH Hockey Junior World Cups.



Day 7 Results: 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu



Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: The seventh day of the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 witnessed a series of exciting Division 'A' encounters at the Coimbatore Hockey Ground, with Hockey Karnataka, Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Madhya Pradesh registering important victories, while Manipur Hockey and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey shared the spoils in a thrilling draw.



Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy clinches double glory at 4th Hockey India Women Academy Championship 2026 – Zone A & B

Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy crowned champions in both the Sub Junior and Junior Women categories



Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh: Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy enjoyed a memorable day as they emerged champions in both the Sub Junior and Junior categories of the 4th Hockey India Women Academy Championship 2026 – Zone A & B in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.



‘Pulling on England Hockey match shirt was like putting on a super suit’

Ever wondered what a day looks like at a junior international hockey tournament? Ed Morris charts his preparation for England at the 8 Nations


Ed Morris, centre, charts a day in the life of an England junior hockey player ALL PICS: DAN BAXTER

I travelled to Walcz, Poland for the Boys U16 8 nations, a tournament consisting of Europe’s best junior teams, such as Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium. Here is my account of a full day as we took on Scotland. 



441 schools register on national hockey portal

LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced that 441 schools nationwide have registered on the national hockey portal.



The Growth of Field Hockey in the “Hinterlands” of Texas & Oklahoma



Over the past several decades, Texas and Oklahoma have transformed into two of the fastest-growing field hockey regions in the United States. Once considered non-traditional markets for the sport, the two states now regularly produce nationally ranked high school and club programs, NCAA student-athletes, and members of the U.S. Women's National Team.