FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 reaches record 403.3 million television audience worldwide

15 Oct, 2026 Lausanne, Switzerland – The FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 has set a new benchmark for television audiences, reaching a reported 403.3 million viewers worldwide across live coverage, highlights, delayed broadcasts and repeats. The combined women’s and men’s World Cups delivered unprecedented global exposure for hockey, with audiences around the […]
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 sets new social media audience records

13 Oct, 2026 Lausanne, Switzerland – The FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 has set a new digital benchmark, with FIH content generating more than 223 million views across its social media channels throughout the tournament. The figures underline the growing global reach of hockey and the effectiveness of a content strategy designed […]
FIH Hockey Stars Awards 2026: The stars are shortlisted – now it’s your turn to vote!

15 Sep, 2026 The stage is set, the nominees have been revealed, and the race for hockey’s most prestigious individual honours is officially on! The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce the outstanding athletes shortlisted for the FIH Player of the Year, FIH Goalkeeper of the Year and FIH Rising Star of the […]
Vote for your most ‘magical’ moment of the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026!

04 Sep, 2026 Lausanne, Switzerland: The final whistle may have sounded, but the magical moments from the hugely successful FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 continue to inspire. From breathtaking individual skill and spectacular goals to dramatic finishes and outstanding saves, the tournament delivered countless moments of magic on hockey’s biggest stage. Now, […]
FIH Executive Board meets at World Cup to advance hockey’s strategic priorities

01 Sep, 2026 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium: The Executive Board (EB) of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) met in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, on 27 and 28 August, on the sidelines of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, under the chairmanship of FIH President Tayyab Ikram. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the wide range of activities undertaken […]
FIH World Rankings Update Following Hockey World Cup 2026

31 Aug, 2026 With hockey’s biggest global showpiece now in the background, following Argentina women and Germany men winning the FIH Hockey World Cups 2026, here’s a look at the updated world rankings, accounting for plenty of movement caused by the ups and downs of the World Cup matches.. Women’s Rankings In the women’s rankings, […]
German men reign again after edging Spain to clinch fourth World Cup title

30 Aug, 2026 Germany became the first men’s team to win back-to-back FIH Hockey World Cup titles on two separate occasions by successfully defending their crown with a 1-0 victory over Spain in the final in Wavre on Sunday. The Germans looked slightly more dominant in a hard-fought opening quarter. But the Red Sticks upped […]
Argentina dethrone Dutch in dramatic shootout to claim women’s World Cup crown

29 Aug, 2026 Argentina faced the toughest task in women’s hockey – taking on the three-time defending champions, the Netherlands, on their home soil in the FIH Hockey World Cup final in Amsterdam on Saturday. But they kept their composure when it mattered most, drawing 1-1 in regulation time and then edging the dominant Dutch […]
Shootout heartbreak as South Africa finish World Cup campaign in 12th

August 28, 2026 South Africa’s FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup campaign ended in dramatic fashion as Pakistan claimed an enthralling 4–3 shootout victory after the sides had played out a pulsating 4–4 draw in the playoff for 11th place. Playing on Nic Spooner’s birthday, South Africa made the perfect start and opened the scoring in […]
Spain’s men stun the Netherlands to book final date with defending champions Germany

29 Aug, 2026 Germany kept their FIH Hockey World Cup title defence on track with a semi-final victory over Argentina, while Spain stunned hosts the Netherlands in a thrilling clash to set up a mouth-watering final on Sunday. Spain reached their first FIH Hockey World Cup final since 1998 after upsetting the Netherlands 4-3 in […]