Which teams have qualified for 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup? Full List of Teams Playing in Belgium & Netherlands
The 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup (co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands) features 16 qualified teams, finalized after the March 2026 qualification tournaments in Ismailia (Egypt) and Santiago (Chile). The tournament runs from August 14–30, 2026, with matches in Wavre (Belgium) and Amstelveen (Netherlands). This edition marks the third simultaneous men's and women's World Cups in the same host nations.
When Is the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup?
Dates: August 14–30, 2026 (group stage starts mid-August, with finals toward the end of the month).
The event runs over 17 days, featuring 16 teams in pool play, crossovers, and knockout rounds (quarterfinals, semifinals, and final).
Where Is the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup?
Host Countries: Belgium and the Netherlands (joint hosting, the third time men's and women's World Cups are held simultaneously in the same nations).
Venues: Belfius Hockey Arena (new national stadium) in Wavre, Belgium (hosts Belgium's matches and other games).
Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen (near Amsterdam), Netherlands (hosts Netherlands' matches and additional fixtures).
The 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup (co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands) features 16 qualified teams, finalized after the March 2026 qualification tournaments in Ismailia (Egypt) and Santiago (Chile). The tournament runs from August 14–30, 2026, with matches in Wavre (Belgium) and Amstelveen (Netherlands). This edition marks the third simultaneous men's and women's World Cups in the same host nations.
Which Teams Qualified For 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup?
Hosts: Belgium, Netherlands
FIH Pro League Champions:
Australia (2023–24), Spain (2024–25)
Continental Champions:
Argentina (Pan American)
Germany (European)
India (Asian)
New Zealand (Oceania)
South Africa (African)
Ismailia Qualifier (Egypt, March 1–7, 2026):
England (1st – defeated Pakistan 4–1 in final)
Pakistan (2nd)
Japan (3rd)
Malaysia (4th – qualified via world ranking)
Santiago Qualifier (Chile, March 1–8, 2026):
Ireland (top finisher)
France
Wales
These complete the field of 16 nations. The Ismailia event saw England and Pakistan secure direct spots (plus Japan), with Malaysia advancing on ranking. In Santiago, Ireland, France, and Wales claimed the remaining berths as the top three finishers.For pools/draws (to be revealed soon, possibly March 17 per FIH updates), full schedule, venues (Wavre stadium in Belgium and Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands),
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