Tickets punched: Australia and Chile women headed to the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
08 Mar, 2026 It was an absolutely thrilling day for hockey in Santiago, Chile at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifier. On the women’s side, Australia got the job done over Ireland, while Chile defeated Japan in shootouts, to lock down FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 qualification. Ireland and Japan will play tomorrow for […]
England strike gold as Japan and Malaysia seal World Cup qualification
07 Mar, 2026 England defeated Pakistan 4–1 in the final of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Ismailia, Egypt on Saturday, capping a dominant campaign which saw them secure their place at the global tournament in August, along with Pakistan. In the bronze medal match, Japan came from two goals down to beat Malaysia […]
Five Continents, One Shared Purpose: Women Shaping Hockey’s Future
07 Mar, 2026 Every year on 8 March, the world marks International Women’s Day, a global moment to celebrate the achievements of women and to recognise the continued journey towards equality, opportunity and empowerment. Across sport, these values are increasingly visible as women step into leadership roles, inspire new generations of athletes and use their […]
France and Ireland headed to FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
07 Mar, 2026 Men’s crossovers began today with four matches at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifier in Santiago, Chile. France earned a spot at this year’s World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Poland, while Ireland secured one with a 4-0 shutout over Wales. The winner of the upcoming match between Poland and […]
Pakistan and England book World Cup tickets with semi-final wins
06 Mar, 2026 Pakistan and England booked their tickets to the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 by winning their respective semi-finals at the qualifying tournament in Ismailia, Egypt on Friday. England made sure of their spot with an emphatic 7-1 win over Malaysia while Pakistan pulled off a last-gasp 4-3 victory over Japan. The winners […]
Mathilde Pétriaux: From Olympic Goalkeeper to Federation Leader
05 Mar, 2026 For Mathilde Pétriaux, International Women’s Day is a celebration of progress, but it also serves as a reminder that the work is ongoing. “As a woman and a former elite athlete, I have witnessed the evolution of women’s place in society and in sport,” she says. “But women’s rights remain a daily […]
USA Men’s team withdraws from World Cup Qualifier
04 Mar, 2026 Ismailia, Egypt – Following an official advisory on 3 March 2026 from the US State Department urging all US citizens to depart from nations within or close to the conflict zones in the Middle East, including Egypt, the USA Men’s team, with the full support of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), has […]
England and Pakistan secure semi-final spots in Ismailia
02 Mar, 2026 England and Pakistan both claimed decisive victories on the second day of the men’s FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Ismailia on Monday, so securing passage through to the semi-finals. Pakistan came from behind twice to beat Malaysia 5-3 before England defeated hosts Egypt 3-0. That sees them currently topping their respective […]
Rael Nyte: Giving Forward Through Hockey
02 Mar, 2026 As International Women’s Day 2026 approaches under the theme “Give to Gain,” Rael Nyte of Kenya embodies what it means to give with purpose, and to trust that impact will follow. “To me, ‘Give to Gain’ means giving intentionally to create change,” Rael says. “Sometimes you don’t see the results immediately. But […]
FIH statement ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
28 Feb, 2026 As the global hockey community is about to celebrate sporting excellence and excitement on the occasion of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers starting tomorrow in Santiago (Chile) and Ismailia (Egypt), and soon in Hyderabad, Telangana (India), the International Hockey Federation (FIH) would like to reiterate that the utmost priority will […]