Mokoena strikes as South Africa earn first World Cup point against Japan
August 21, 2026 South Africa secured their first point of the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Japan at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Friday morning, as Ntsopa Mokoena opened the scoring in a dramatic final quarter. After a demanding opening pool featuring England, India and China, South Africa […]
Late drama lights up final day of Pool action at FIH Hockey World Cup
21 Aug, 2026 Late goals, standout performances, hard-fought draws and a couple of surprises highlighted a dramatic final day of Pool matches at the FIH Hockey World Cup, as teams battled to keep their title hopes alive. Belgian fans breathed a hefty sigh of relief after their women’s side held off a massive challenge from […]
First-ever FIH Para Hockey World Cup underway
20 Aug, 2026 A new chapter in hockey history began today as the inaugural FIH Para Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 got underway, bringing together athletes from around the world to compete for the first-ever Para Hockey World Cup title. From today until 24 August, Belgium and the Netherlands are hosting a landmark […]
FIH Diversity and Inclusion Day on 20 August
20 Aug, 2026 The fifth edition of FIH Diversity and Inclusion Day will take place on 20 August 2026, coinciding with the start of the inaugural FIH Para Hockey World Cup. This initiative from hockey’s world governing body aims to bring the global hockey community together around one of the sport’s most fundamental values: inclusion. […]
Cassiem brace inspires South Africa to superb draw with Australia
August 20, 2026 South Africa produced their finest performance of the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup so far, holding three-time champions Australia to a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre on Thursday. Against an Australian side that had won both of its opening Pool C matches, the African champions played with […]
South Africa show fight but China pull clear in Pool D finale
August 20, 2026 South Africa concluded the pool stage of their FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup campaign with a 5-1 defeat against China at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Thursday morning, bringing Pool D to a close for the African side. China, unbeaten through their opening two matches, made the ideal start when Zou […]
Jansen and Boon lead goal rush as Pool Stage reaches climax
20 Aug, 2026 The Netherlands women and England’s men signed off the Pool Stage of the FIH Hockey World Cup with emphatic victories on Wednesday, as two of the four Pools in both the men’s and women’s tournaments were decided. Under the new tournament format, the top two teams in each pool progress to the […]
Heavyweights hold firm as chasers make their move on action-packed day four
19 Aug, 2026 Australia and the Netherlands’ men’s sides made it two wins from two on day four of the FIH Hockey World Cup, with India and China’s women and Ireland and New Zealand’s men also picking up valuable wins on Tuesday. The Kookaburras fought hard for their 1-0 victory over Spain. Australia dominated possession […]
Late Irish surge denies South Africa
A landmark evening for Dayaan Cassiem ultimately ended in disappointment for South Africa as Ireland produced a devastating final-quarter surge to claim a 4-1 victory in their second Pool C encounter at the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup in Wavre. The match carried special significance for the South African captain, who stepped onto the international […]
India prove too strong as South Africa fall in World Cup Pool D clash
August 18, 2026 South Africa’s second outing at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup ended in defeat as a clinical India side claimed a 6-1 victory at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Tuesday afternoon. The game marked the 50th test appearance for Taheera Augousti. The African champions headed into the encounter looking for a […]