Pakistan gamers rejoice qualifying for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after beating Japan within the semi-final of the Qualifiers on the SCA Hockey Stadium in Ismailia on March 6, 2026. — FIH
The Males’s Hockey World Cup 2026 swimming pools have been introduced by the Worldwide Hockey Federation (FIH) on Tuesday, forward of the match in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15 to 30.
In keeping with the FIH, the swimming pools of the upcoming extravaganza have been unveiled on the official draw ceremony, held right here on the Wagener Stadium, which was attended by IH President Tayyab Ikram, FIH Vice-President and EuroHockey President Marcos Hofman, head coaches and captains of the Netherlands and Belgium groups and several other different key figures.
This yr’s mega occasion will characteristic 16 groups, together with four-time champions Pakistan, divided into 4 teams of 4.
Pool A options co-hosts Netherlands, Japan, Argentina and New Zealand, whereas one other co-hosts Belgium and defending champions Germany, alongside France and Malaysia type Pool B.
Australia, Spain, Eire and South Africa are slotted in Pool C, whereas Pool D contains Pakistan, their arch-rivals India, in addition to England and Wales.
As per the match’s competitors components, the highest two groups from every of the 4 Swimming pools will advance into the subsequent stage, the place the eight certified groups shall be additional divided into two teams of 4.
The highest two sides from Pool A and D will type Pool E, whereas Pool F will characteristic the highest two sides from Pool B and C.
It’s pertinent to say that the entire match schedule for the FIH Males’s Hockey World Cup 2026 shall be introduced in the end.
Swimming pools for FIH Males’s Hockey World Cup 2026Pool A: Netherlands, Argentina, Japan and New Zealand.Pool B: Belgium, Germany, France and Malaysia.Pool C: Australia, Spain, Eire and South Africa.Pool D: Pakistan, India, England and Wales.
