Netherlands and Argentina women set for FIH Hockey World Cup final rematch
28 Aug, 2026 The Netherlands and Argentina will meet in the FIH Hockey World Cup final on Saturday after both secured hard-fought semi-final victories on Thursday. The clash is a rematch four years in the making after the two sides met in the last World Cup final in 2022, where the Dutch prevailed. Belgium were […]
Resolute South Africa edged by Ireland in World Cup classification finale
August 27, 2026 South Africa produced a spirited defensive display but were narrowly defeated 1–0 by Ireland in the 13th-place playoff at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup. Ireland entered the contest as the clear favourites, with South Africa having last beaten the European side in 2017, and they controlled much of the early possession. […]
Hockey leaders fully embrace IOC’s Fit for the Future initiative at National Associations Summit
26 Aug, 2026 The International Hockey Federation (FIH) organised a National Associations Summit on the sidelines of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, bringing together more than 30 National Associations, Continental Federations, partners and special guests for a day of strategic dialogue, knowledge-sharing and collaboration around the future of hockey. Hockey leaders unanimously expressed their […]
FIH Athletes Forum puts athletes’ voice, wellbeing and future at the heart of hockey
25 Aug, 2026 The voice, wellbeing and future of athletes took centre stage as the International Hockey Federation (FIH) organised its first-ever FIH Athletes Forum on the sidelines of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. Bringing together members of the FIH Athletes’ Committee, athletes and young athletes participating in the FIH Young Ambassadors Programme, joined […]
Semi-final picture complete as last three spots are filled
25 Aug, 2026 Argentina’s and the Netherlands’ men and Belgium’s women were the final teams to secure their semi-final spots at the FIH Hockey World Cup after another day of high-stakes action. Argentina did what they needed to in a must-win encounter against India, securing a 5-3 victory. The Argentinians raced into an early lead, […]
Italy wins first-ever FIH Para Hockey World Cup!
24 Aug, 2026 History was made in Belgium and the Netherlands as the inaugural FIH Para Hockey World Cup came to a close today, marking a landmark moment for hockey and for the athletes who competed for the very first Para Hockey World Cup title, which was eventually won by Italy, beating Spain in the […]
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 breaks new ground with record audiences
24 Aug, 2026 More than 106 million views. Millions of new fans reached. Record engagement. And the biggest moments are yet to come. The FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 is setting a new digital benchmark for hockey, with FIH social media channels delivering their strongest-ever performance at the world’s biggest hockey event. […]
Hosts Belgium denied by Spain as semi-final line-up takes shape
24 Aug, 2026 Germany’s men earned an important win while a draw was enough for both Spain’s men and Australia’s women to book their places in the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey World Cup on Sunday, while there was heartbreak for hosts Belgium and Australia’s men and China and India’s women. India needed a win […]
Las Leonas book semi-final ticket as race to final four intensifies
23 Aug, 2026 Argentina’s women ensured their passage through to the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Spain on Saturday as the other teams in contention continued their battles to reach the final four. It was always going to be an uphill battle for Spain after they went three […]
Late Malaysian equaliser denies South Africa victory in World Cup thriller
August 23, 2026 South Africa were denied a second successive victory at the 2026 FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup as Malaysia struck in the final minute to secure a dramatic 3–3 draw at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre. Malaysia opened the scoring in the 14th minute when Abu Kamal Azrai found the net from […]