FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026
| Series Name | FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 |
| Hosting Coutry | Netherlands |
| Start & End Dates | 2026-08-15 to 2026-08-30 |
| Total Matches | 40 |
| Total Teams | 16 |
| Total Venues | 2 |
| Official Broadcasters | JioCinema, Sports18 Network |
FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 is starting from Aug 15, 2026 to Aug 30, 2026. There are a total of 40 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 Aug 30, 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.
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 World Cup 2026 Belgium Netherlands 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 the FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026
Q-1: When will the FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 begin?Ans: The FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 is scheduled to begin on Saturday, 15-August-2026.
Q-2: How many teams will play in the FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 series?Ans: There will be 16 teams that have to play in FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 series.
Q-3: How many matches are scheduled to be played in the FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 series?Ans: The FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 includes 40 matches.
Q-4: Where can I watch the live matches for the FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026?Ans: The FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 series will be broadcast live on JioCinema,Sports18 Network. Viewers can watch it online on Mobile, Tablets, Laptop and PC etc.
Q-5: Which country will host the FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 series?Ans: The FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 series will be hosted by Netherlands .
