Late drama, big wins and pool-topping performances highlight day three of FIH Hockey World Cup
18 Aug, 2026 Germany and England’s men and the Netherlands and Argentina’s women all finished the day on top of their respective pools after a high-scoring round of action at the FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. In a repeat of the last men’s FIH Hockey World Cup final, Germany and hosts […]
Second-Half Fightback Not Enough as South Africa Fall to Spain in World Cup Opener
August 16, 2026 South Africa opened their FIH Hockey World Cup campaign with a 3-1 defeat against Spain in Pool C, with a difficult opening half ultimately leaving the African champions with too much ground to recover despite a considerably improved second-half performance. The match also marked a significant milestone for captain Dayaan Cassiem, who […]
England make clinical start as South Africa open World Cup campaign
August 16, 2026 South Africa’s FIH Hockey World Cup campaign began with a 4-0 defeat against England in Pool D at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Sunday morning. Against a highly rated England side, South Africa were made to pay for a difficult opening quarter as two goals in quick succession gave their […]
ANNOUNCEMENT: ON Sport to broadcast selected matches from the FIH Hockey World Cup
Matches to be aired LIVE across the ON Sport Middle East North Africa (MENA) Region as per below schedule: Men’s competition: August 16: Netherlands vs. New Zealand August 17: Germany vs. Belgium August 18: Argentina vs. Netherlands August 19: India vs. Pakistan August 20: Ireland vs. Spain Final stage matches: – Crossovers (4 […]
FIH Hockey World Cup, 2026 – Match Schedule
Note: Subject to the approval of the FIH any match(es) may be rescheduled. The sequence of matches will be confirmed on completion of the previous phase. Classification matches that involve a host may be rescheduled to a different Venue, provided that both hosts are not playing against each other.
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Team Profile – South Africa Women
13 Aug, 2026 As we count down to the highly anticipated FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026, we take a closer look at the competing men’s and women’s teams ready to battle for global supremacy. In this special preview series, we profile each nation’s journey to the tournament, examining their road to qualification, […]
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Team Profile – South Africa Men
13 Aug, 2026 As we count down to the highly anticipated FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026, we take a closer look at the competing men’s and women’s teams ready to battle for global supremacy. In this special preview series, we profile each nation’s journey to the tournament, examining their road to qualification, […]
World Cup and 100th cap beckons for SA Hockey captain Dayaan Cassiem
The 2026 men’s and women’s Hockey World Cups begin on 15 August, with South Africa eager to improve on past performances as Dayaan Cassiem is set to celebrate his 100th international cap. It has been 10 years in the making, but South African men’s hockey captain, Dayaan Cassiem, is on the cusp of a major […]
South Africa Women’s Squad Named for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
27 Jul, 2026 South African Hockey has announced the 20-player Women’s squad selected to represent the country at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. The squad was confirmed following South Africa’s recent four-match Test series against Namibia in Cape Town and brings together an exciting combination of international experience and […]
Three Kenyan officials earn World Masters Hockey World Cup appointments
Technical officials oversee match administration, competition regulations and operational procedures, while umpires are responsible for enforcing the laws of the game on the field. Kenya’s representation at the 2026 World Masters Hockey (WMH) World Cup will extend beyond the players, with three of the country’s officials earning appointments to officiate at the prestigious global tournament […]