Thursday 12 March 2026
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
Women
Hyderabad, India Times GMT +5:30
11 Mar 2026 12:45 ENG v AUT (A) 2 - 0
11 Mar 2026 15:00 ITA v KOR (A) 1 - 1
11 Mar 2026 17:15 URU v SCO (B) 1 - 3
11 Mar 2026 19:30 IND v WAL (B) 4 - 1
12 Mar 2026 is a rest day
13 Mar 2026 12:45 KOR v WAL (5/8)
13 Mar 2026 15:00 URU v AUT (5/8)
13 Mar 2026 17:15 ENG v SCO (SF)
13 Mar 2026 19:30 IND v ITA (SF)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
India, Scotland and Italy join England in the semi-finals of World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad
Hosts India stepped closer to World Cup qualification by securing a place in the semi-finals of the women’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers being held at the GMC Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad. 
Scotland and Italy through to World Cup qualifier semi-finals and one win from glory
Scotland and Italy joined England in the semi-finals of the last women’s World Cup qualifier tournament in Hyderabad, moving a big step closer to this summer’s showcase.
Scotland women book spot in FIH World Cup Qualifiers semi-finals
Scotland women defeated Uruguay 3-1 in their last pool match at the FIH World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad, India. It means Scotland will play England in the semi-finals of the tournament with the chance of gaining a place in the FIH World Cup.
Scotland women set up England clash
Scotland finished unbeaten from their three pool games PIC: Hockey India
Watsonian Katherine Holdgate scored a penalty corner double to send Scotland into the FIH 2026 Hockey World Cup qualifier semi-finals and an encounter against England on Friday.
Navneet Kaur's hat-trick powers India to 4–1 win over Wales at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana
India will face Italy in the Semi-Final 
Hyderabad: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team secured a dominant 4-1 victory against Wales in a Pool B clash at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana. Navneet Kaur (29’, 34’, 55’) led the attack with three goals while Sakshi Rana (7’) also contributed at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Wednesday evening. Though India had secured a Semi-Final berth ahead of the fixture, the result ensured they finished as table-toppers. India will now take on Italy on 13 March to seal their spot in the Final.
With FIH Women’s World Cup spot assured, India clinically takes apart Wales 4-1
Earlier in the day, India’s passage to the 2026 FIH Women’s World Cup was secured after Scotland’s win over Uruguay.
Anirudh Velamuri
India players celebrate Navneet Kaur's, centre, goal against Wales during the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: KVS GIRI
With a spot in the semifinals of the Qualifiers and, more importantly, in the 2026 FIH Women’s World Cup secured following Scotland’s victory over Uruguay earlier in the day, India produced a commanding display to defeat Wales 4-1 in the World Cup Qualifiers at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground here on Wednesday.
India beat Wales 4–1, Qualify for Women’s Hockey World Cup
Navneet Kaur scores a hat-trick as India defeat Wales 4–1 in Hyderabad to secure FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup qualification. 
(Photo credit: Hockey India)
The Indian women’s hockey team secured qualification for the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup after defeating Wales 4–1 in their final Pool B match at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad.
Why India and England have already qualified for the World Cup
With qualification assured for the top 3 qualifiers, the final World Cup place will go to the highest ranked 4th place finisher of the two World Cup Qualifier tournaments in India and Chile. Japan finished 4th in Chile and are ranked 15th. India are ranked 9th so even if they finish 4th will be the highest ranked qualifier. England are ranked 7th so also qualify regardless of where they finish for the same reason. Scotland are currently only 4.29 ranking points ahead of Japan so can only qualify if they come 3rd as ranking points are deducted for any loss and they will drop below Japan after 2 losses to come 4th. Italy are ranked 18th so need to finish in the top 3 to qualify.
Hockey India congratulates Nikki Pradhan on completing 200 International Caps
Jharkhand defender achieved landmark during India’s clash against Wales at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana
Hyderabad: Indian Women’s Hockey Team defender Nikki Pradhan achieved a remarkable milestone by completing 200 International Caps during the team’s match against Wales in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana on Wednesday at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex).
Jones wins 200th cap as Wales beaten by India
Sarah Jones (right) made her senior international debut in 2011. Image source, World Sport Pics
Wales' women suffered a 4-1 defeat against India in Hyderabad as Sarah Jones earned her 200th international cap.
Hyderabad was a lost city for hockey. Now, it has bounced back
K. ARUMUGAM
HYDERABAD – Long celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, the historic city of Hyderabad has firmly established itself as more than just a capital of commerce; it has been a “hockey city” for decades before went hidden for the last two decades. It augurs well that the Minar City returned to hockey roots, hosting an international event, the ongoing FIH Women’s World Cup Qualifier. The city’s Begumpet Stadium had been a hub of hockey till a new facility in Gachibowli came up in 2003. Its here the FIH event is currently underway.
PCB Chairman Naqvi meets national hockey players after World Cup qualification
Naqvi announces employment opportunities for jobless national hockey players during meeting
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi (centre) meets Pakistan hockey players in Lahore on March 11, 2026. — PCB
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday met national hockey players, including captain Ammad Butt, here after they secured a drought-ending FIH Hockey World Cup qualification.
Top scorers: Joep Troost new list leader and MVP
Ramon Min
In the Tulp Hoofdklasse Men, Pinoké striker Joep Troost is the new top scorer with seventeen goals, while in the women's Den Bosch attacker Frédérique Matla was as productive as ever with a hat-trick against HGC.
Across the EHL | Week Fifteen
There’s a change at the top Open/Men’s Division One North with Bowdon taking over top spot.
Irish EY Hockey League Title Race Heats Up as Crucial Weekend Awaits
The EY Hockey League returns to near full service, with a weekend of potentially season-defining fixtures on the schedule.
USA Field Hockey Announces National Umpire Forum
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – CHARLOTTE, N.C. – USA Field Hockey’s Officiating department is excited to announce the National Umpire Forum—a focused, two-day development experience designed to support, challenge, and connect umpires from across the country.
National hockey juniors get financial boost from NSC
By Aftar Singh
Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) chief executive officer V. Jayanandhan. - FILE pic
KUALA LUMPUR: Though they were not included last year, the national junior men's and women's hockey teams got in this year.
Wednesday 11 March 2026
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
Women
Hyderabad, India Times GMT +5:30
10 Mar 2026 is a rest day
11 Mar 2026 12:45 ENG v AUT (A) 2 - 0
11 Mar 2026 15:00 ITA v KOR (A) 1 - 1
11 Mar 2026 17:15 URU v SCO (B) 1 - 3
11 Mar 2026 19:30 IND v WAL (B) 4 - 1
12 Mar 2026 is a rest day
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
India eye semifinal berth in Women’s Hockey WC qualifiers
India will look for at least a draw against Wales in their final pool match to advance to the semifinal of the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers on Wednesday.
Sjoerd Marijne demands more precision from India
Though India leads the standings in Pool B, the head coach wants the team to improve its penalty corner conversion.
Anirudh Velamuri
India had nine penalty corners against Scotland but could only convert one into a goal. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri
Despite India leading Pool B in the ongoing FIH Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, head coach Sjoerd Marijne lamented his side’s inability to capitalise on its chances in the 2-2 draw against Scotland on Monday.
It costs MHC a bomb to bring Speedy Tigers back from Ismailia
By Aftar Singh
Because of the Middle East conflict, it will cost the Malaysia Hockey Confederation (MHC) almost an extra RM250,000 to bring the national men's hockey team back from Ismailia, Egypt. - Pic courtesy of MHC
KUALA LUMPUR: Because of the Middle East conflict, it will cost the Malaysia Hockey Confederation (MHC) almost an extra RM250,000 to bring the national men's hockey team back from Ismailia, Egypt.
PHF in talks with Colin Batch for head coach role
LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is actively pursuing the appointment of a high-profile foreign head coach to revitalise the national team ahead of the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
Canada travels to New Jersey for the annual CanAm Indoor Series
Annual rivalry series features two Canadian women’s teams
The Canadian and American Indoor field Hockey programs will compete in the annual CanAm Indoor Hockey Series this weekend in Mt. Olive, New Jersey. The event will take place at Center Court Sport Complex in Mt. Olive. This year’s iteration will feature Canada’s U18 indoor women’s team and a senior Canadian women’s team taking on two American women’s sides.
Scotland pathway Easter 6-Nations squads announced
Scotland’s pathway squads are in action in Easter 6-Nations competitions on 2-6 April.
Club record for league leaders Oranje-Rood: six wins in a row
Ramon Min
The men of Oranje-Rood crowned their strong season on Sunday with a new club record. The unbeaten league leaders recorded their sixth win in a row against Laren, a unique achievement for the Eindhoven outfit.
Hockey Australia Welcomes Melbourne Cobras as Expansion Drives Participation and Infrastructure Growth in Victoria
Hockey Australia has welcomed the confirmation that the Melbourne Cobras have been awarded a Hockey One League licence and will enter the national competition from Season 2026, fielding both men’s and women’s teams.
Melbourne Cobras boosts South Asian connection as new Hockey One League franchise
By Rod Gilmour
An initiative to forge Indian-Australian talent was unveiled on Wednesday when the Melbourne Cobras became the eighth franchise to join the Hockey One League for the 2026 season.
Hockey One confirms three appointments to strengthen Board composition
Hockey One is pleased to announce three appointments to the Hockey One (H1) Board, following Carolyn Campbell’s appointment as CEO of Hockey NSW and her subsequent resignation from the H1 Board.
USA Field Hockey Announces Updated Format for 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games
IOWA CITY, Iowa - USA Field Hockey is excited to announce details for the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games, taking place August 2 to 6, 2026 in Iowa City, Iowa. The field hockey competition will be hosted at the University of Iowa at Grant Field as part of this premier national youth sports festival.
CoachMate is here!
CoachMate is now live — a free, all‑in‑one coaching and team‑management app for our hockey community. Coaches can now access best practice training activities, session plans, and season plans to coach with confidence. The app includes great tips for coaches, and a communication and scheduling tool to make it the must have for coaches and everyone in hockey.
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