Hockey World Cup 2026 Schedule Australia: Fixtures, Timings & Squad

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World Cup Titles

3 (1986, 2010, 2014)

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FIH World Ranking (Men)

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FIH Ranking (Women)

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Venue

Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre

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Pool Stage Dates

Aug 16–21, 2026

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Pool C Rivals

Ireland, Spain, South Africa

🇦🇺 Australia Men's Schedule — Pool C

Date	Time (AEST)	Opponent	Stage	Venue
August 16, 2026	5:30 PM AEST (9:30 AM CET)	🇮🇪 Ireland	Pool Stage	Belfius Hockey Arena
August 18, 2026	8:00 PM AEST (12:00 PM CET)	🇪🇸 Spain	Pool Stage	Belfius Hockey Arena
August 20, 2026	5:00 PM AEST (9:00 AM CET)	🇿🇦 South Africa	Pool Stage	Belfius Hockey Arena
Aug 22-24, 2026	TBD	Second Stage	Second Stage	TBD
Aug 27-28, 2026	TBD	Semi-Final (if qualified)	Knockout	TBD

🇦🇺 Australia Women's Schedule — Pool A

Date	Time (AEST)	Opponent	Stage	Venue
August 15, 2026	4:00 PM AEST (8:00 AM CET)	🏳️ Japan	Pool Stage	Wagener Hockey Stadium
August 17, 2026	12:00 AM AEST (4:00 PM CET)	🇳🇱 Netherlands	Pool Stage	Wagener Hockey Stadium
August 19, 2026	3:30 PM AEST (7:30 AM CET)	🇨🇱 Chile	Pool Stage	Wagener Hockey Stadium
Aug 21-23, 2026	TBD	Second Stage	Second Stage	TBD

🌟 Key Players to Watch

Blake Govers

Forward

Star Striker

A prolific goalscorer known for his thunderous strikes from the top of the D.

Jane Claxton

Midfielder

Hockeyroos Captain

The heart of the Australian women's midfield with over 200 caps.

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Analyst's Australia Preview

Australia's 'Kookaburras' bring their trademark high-intensity, physical style to Pool C. Their relentless pressing and incredible fitness levels overwhelm opponents.

Australia vs Spain is the marquee matchup in their pool. The Aussies will look to assert dominance early and rack up a high goal difference.

Prediction: Prediction: Australia is a perennial medal threat. Expect them to top Pool C comfortably and reach the Semi-Finals.

🇦🇺 Australia Hockey World Cup 2026 Squads

🇦🇺 Australia Men's Squad (Kookaburras)

Official 20-member travelling team announced by Hockey Australia for the 2026 World Cup.

Player Name	State Association	Status
Jayden Atkinson	Queensland (QLD)	Selected Squad Player
Tim Brand	New South Wales (NSW)	Selected Squad Player
Joshua Beltz	Tasmania (TAS)	Selected Squad Player
Hayden Beltz	Tasmania (TAS)	Selected Squad Player
James Collins	Western Australia (WA)	Selected Squad Player
Tom Craig	New South Wales (NSW)	Selected Squad Player
Nathan Ephraums	Victoria (VIC)	Selected Squad Player
Campbell Geddes	Western Australia (WA)	Selected Squad Player
Blake Govers	New South Wales (NSW)	Selected Squad Player
Jeremy Hayward	Northern Territory (NT)	Selected Squad Player
Liam Henderson	Victoria (VIC)	Selected Squad Player
Tim Howard	Queensland (QLD)	Selected Squad Player
Craig Marais	Victoria (VIC)	Selected Squad Player
Connar Otterbach	Victoria (VIC)	Selected Squad Player
Joel Rintala	Queensland (QLD)	Selected Squad Player
Lachlan Sharp	New South Wales (NSW)	Selected Squad Player
Jed Snowden	Victoria (VIC)	Selected Squad Player
Ash Thomas	New South Wales (NSW)	Selected Squad Player
Jack Welch	Tasmania (TAS)	Selected Squad Player
Ky Willott	New South Wales (NSW)	Selected Squad Player

Non-Travelling Reserves (Men)

Player Name	State Association
Davis Atkin	Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Cooper Burns	Victoria (VIC)
Nathan Czinner	New South Wales (NSW)
Dylan Downey	New South Wales (NSW)
Ian Grobbelaar	Western Australia (WA)
Anand Gupte	Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Magnus McCausland	Tasmania (TAS)
Lachlan Rogers	Tasmania (TAS)

🇦🇺 Australia Women's Squad (Hockeyroos)

Official 20-member travelling team announced by Hockey Australia for the 2026 World Cup.

Player Name	State Association	Status
Alice Arnott	New South Wales (NSW)	Selected Squad Player
Jocelyn Bartram	New South Wales (NSW)	Selected Squad Player
Sarah Byrnes	Western Australia (WA)	Selected Squad Player
Claire Colwill	Queensland (QLD)	Selected Squad Player
Olivia Downes	Victoria (VIC)	Selected Squad Player
Neasa Flynn	Western Australia (WA)	Selected Squad Player
Alana Kavanagh	New South Wales (NSW)	Selected Squad Player
Stephanie Kershaw	Queensland (QLD)	Selected Squad Player
Amy Lawton	Victoria (VIC)	Selected Squad Player
Morgan Mathison	Queensland (QLD)	Selected Squad Player
Kaitlin Nobbs	Western Australia (WA)	Selected Squad Player
Aleisha Power	Western Australia (WA)	Selected Squad Player
Courtney Schonell	Western Australia (WA)	Selected Squad Player
Lucy Sharman	South Australia (SA)	Selected Squad Player
Karri Somerville	Western Australia (WA)	Selected Squad Player
Grace Stewart	New South Wales (NSW)	Selected Squad Player
Tatum Stewart	Queensland (QLD)	Selected Squad Player
Mariah Williams	New South Wales (NSW)	Selected Squad Player
Abigail Wilson	New South Wales (NSW)	Selected Squad Player
Grace Young	New South Wales (NSW)	Selected Squad Player

Non-Travelling Reserves (Women)

Player Name	State Association
Hannah Cullum-Sanders	Queensland (QLD)
Casey Dolkens	Queensland (QLD)
Mihaylia Howell	Queensland / Victoria (QLD/VIC)
Makayla Jones	New South Wales (NSW)
Sophie Murphy	Victoria (VIC)
Zoe Newman	New South Wales (NSW)
Jolie Sertorio	Western Australia (WA)

Frequently Asked Questions — Australia at HWC 2026

What is the Australian hockey team called?+

The Australian Men's team is known as the Kookaburras, and the Women's team is called the Hockeyroos.

Will Australia play in Belgium or Netherlands?+

Australia's Pool C matches will predominantly take place at the Belfius Arena in Wavre, Belgium.

Who is Australia's biggest threat in Pool C?+

Spain presents the biggest challenge in the group stage for the Kookaburras.

Where to watch Australia hockey matches live?+

Matches will be broadcast live in Australia on Fox Sports and streamed via Kayo Sports.

How many titles has Australia won?+

Australia has won 3 Hockey World Cup titles (1986, 2010, 2014).

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