FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026
| Series Name | FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 |
| Hosting Country | Netherlands |
| Start & End Dates | 15-Aug-2026 to 30-Aug-2026 |
| Total Matches | 50 |
| Total Teams | 16 |
| Total Venues | 2 |
| Official Broadcasters | JioCinema, Sports18 Network |
FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 is starting on Saturday, 15-Aug-2026 and will end on Sunday, 30-Aug-2026. There are a total of 50 matches to be played in it, and a total of 16 teams will play in this series. All the matches of this series will be played in 2 stadiums of Netherlands. You can watch this series live on JIOCINEMA, SPORTS18 NETWORK. The last match of this series will be played on Sunday, 30-Aug-2026. Here you will get the fixture (full schedule) of FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026, and you can also find Teams, Squads, Points Table, Venues, Latest News Updates and Videos.
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Tournament Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament Name | 16th FIH Men's Hockey World Cup |
| Dates | August 15 – August 30, 2026 |
| Host Nations | Belgium and Netherlands |
| Host Venues | Belfius Hockey Arena (Wavre) and Wagener Stadium (Amstelveen) |
| Total Teams | 16 Nations (5 Confederations) |
| Defending Champions | Germany (2023 Champions) |
| Governing Body | International Hockey Federation (FIH) |
The 2026 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup will be the 16th edition of the quadrennial world championship for men's national field hockey teams, organized by the International Hockey Federation. It will be held from August 14 to August 30, 2026, in Wavre, Belgium, and Amstelveen, the Netherlands.
Belgium and the Netherlands were awarded the hosting rights in November 2022; they surpassed a joint bid from England and Wales as well as a bid from South Africa in the process. This will mark the first time the men's tournament is co-hosted. It will also be the first time Belgium hosts the event and the fourth time for the Netherlands.
Sixteen teams will participate in the tournament, marking the third time this number of teams has competed since the expansion in 2018. The qualification process comprised the FIH Pro League, continental championships, and World Cup qualifiers. This process to determine the qualifying teams ran from December 2023 to March 2026.FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2026 Team and Groups
| Pool A | Pool B | Pool C | Pool D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Belgium | Australia | England |
| Argentina | Germany | Spain | India |
| New Zealand | France | Ireland | Pakistan |
| Japan | Malaysia | South Africa | Wales |
where to watch FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026
- Pakistan: Broadcast exclusively on the tapmad digital platform and TV network.
- India: Live television broadcast on Sports18 network channels and free digital live streaming on the JioCinema app.
- South Africa: Live broadcast on the SABC Sports network and the SABC+ online streaming platform.
- United Kingdom and Europe: Available via local sports syndicates or directly through the geo-unblocked premium tier of Watch.Hockey.
Men's Hockey World Cup Champions
| Edition (hosts) | Winner | Runners up | Third place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 (Spain) | Pakistan | Spain | India |
| 1973 (Netherlands) | Netherlands | India | West Germany |
| 1975 (Malaysia) | India | Pakistan | West Germany |
| 1978 (Argentina) | Pakistan | Netherlands | Australia |
| 1982 (India) | Pakistan | West Germany | Australia |
| 1986 (England) | Australia | England | West Germany |
| 1990 (Pakistan) | Netherlands | Pakistan | Australia |
| 1994 (Australia) | Pakistan | Netherlands | Australia |
| 1998 (Netherlands) | Netherlands | Spain | Germany |
| 2002 (Malaysia) | Germany | Australia | Netherlands |
| 2006 (Germany) | Germany | Australia | Spain |
| 2010 (India) | Australia | Germany | Netherlands |
| 2014 (Netherlands) | Australia | Netherlands | Argentina |
| 2018 (India) | Belgium | Netherlands | Australia |
| 2023 (India) | Germany | Belgium | Netherlands |
FAQs for FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026
Q-1: When will FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 begin?Answer: FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 is scheduled to begin on Saturday, 15 August 2026.
Q-2: When will FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 end?Answer: The final match of FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 30 August 2026.
Q-3: How many matches are scheduled in FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026?Answer: FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 includes 50 matches.
Q-4: How many teams will play in FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026?Answer: 16 teams will take part in FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026. The complete team list is available on the series teams page.
Q-5: How many venues will host FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 matches?Answer: FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 matches will be played at 2 venue(s). Full venue details are available on the series venues page.
Q-6: Which country will host FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026?Answer: Netherlands will host FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026.
Q-7: Where can I watch live matches of FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026?Answer: Live coverage of FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 will be available on JioCinema,Sports18 Network. Broadcast availability may vary by region.
Q-8: Where can I find the complete FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 schedule?Answer: The complete FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 fixture, including match dates, timings and updates, is available on the series fixture page.
