FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Belgium for co-hosting the recently concluded Hockey World Cup 2026, while also praising the Indian men's and women's teams.

Defending champions Germany produced a disciplined defensive display to edge Spain 1-0 in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup final and draw level with Pakistan's record of four titles.

Argentina snapped co-host the Netherlands' dream run of four consecutive women's FIH World Cup titles by winning the crown, defeating the Dutch side 3-1 in penalty shoot-out after both the teams were locked 1-1 at end of the regulation time.

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has expressed disappointment with the performance of the Indian men's team at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, saying the side failed to live up to expectations.

Hockey India on Friday announced a cash award of Rs 50 lakh for the Indian Women's Hockey Team in recognition of their historic fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup, Belgium and Netherlands 2026.

The Indian men's hockey team went down 3-4 in a shoot-out to co-hosts Belgium after a thrilling draw in regulation time to finish their FIH World Cup campaign in eighth place on Friday.

Hockey India on Friday announced a cash award of Rs 50 lakh for the Indian Women's Hockey Team in recognition of their historic fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026.

India vs Belgium LIVE Streaming, Hockey World Cup 2026 LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

India vs Belgium Hockey World Cup 2026: India suffered a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat against co-hosts Belgium in the seventh-place match of the Men's Hockey World Cup 2026.

India's women's hockey team has ended a 52-year wait for a top-five finish at the World Cup. After beating Germany 3-1 to secure fifth place, captain Salima Tete and veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia spoke exclusively to NDTV.

Navneet Kaur scored a brace as the Indian women's hockey team defeated Germany 3-1 in a classification match to finish a creditable fifth at the FIH World Cup in Amstelveen on Thursday.

Hockey World Cup 2026, India vs Germany Highlights: Navneet Kaur scored a brace as the Indian women's hockey team defeated Germany 3-1 in a classification match to finish a creditable fifth at the FIH World Cup 2026.

After failing to live up to the expectations, India will look to salvage some pride and regain confidence when they face formidable co-hosts Belgium in the seventh/eighth-place classification match in the FIH World Cup on Friday.

Former Pakistan hockey players have lamented the team's dismal performance at the ongoing World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, calling for an injection of fresh blood to revive the country's once-glorious hockey tradition.

The Indian men's hockey team was not expected to end its 51-year-old World Cup title drought but its failure to even reach the semi-finals has exposed some long-standing frailties, including lack of intent to carry out a tough transition.

PR Sreejesh on Monday voiced his frustration over India's underwhelming showing at the FIH World Cup, saying there must be "accountability" and that the global event cannot be treated as a "dress rehearsal."

India's men's hockey team failed to overcome the pressure of conceding an early goal and saw its hopes of reaching the World Cup semifinals end with a 3-5 loss to Argentina on Monday.

India vs Argentina Score Updates, FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026: India were outclassed 5-3 by Argentina, bringing an end to their semi-final hopes in the Hockey World Cup.