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World Cup Titles
0
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FIH World Ranking (Men)
#11
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FIH Ranking (Women)
#12
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Venue
Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre
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Pool Stage Dates
Aug 16โ21, 2026
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Pool C Rivals
Australia, South Africa, Spain
๐ฎ๐ช Ireland Men's Schedule โ Pool C
๐ฎ๐ช Ireland Women's Schedule โ Pool C
๐ Key Players to Watch
David Harte
Goalkeeper
A massive presence in the net, arguably the best shot-stopper in the tournament.
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Analyst's Ireland Preview
Ireland relies on incredible team spirit and defensive grit. In Pool C, they will look to frustrate opponents and strike on counter-attacks.
Ireland vs South Africa is a must-win match for both teams. Ireland's goalkeeper will be pivotal against the higher-ranked teams.
Prediction: Prediction: Progression to the knockouts is an uphill battle, but Ireland has a history of punching above their weight.
๐ฎ๐ช Ireland Hockey World Cup 2026 Squads
๐ฎ๐ช Ireland Men's Hockey Squad List
๐ฎ๐ช Ireland Women's Hockey Squad List
Frequently Asked Questions โ Ireland at HWC 2026
What are the chances for the Green Machine?
Ireland's men have consistently punched above their weight. Qualifying from Pool C is a realistic target.
Where to stream Ireland matches live?
RTE will stream matches live in Ireland, alongside Watch.Hockey.
๐ Related Pages
๐บ Official Broadcast Rights & Venue Postal Codes โ Ireland
๐บ Broadcast Channel: RTE Player & Premier Sports
โฐ Local Timezone: IST / BST (Irish Standard Time)
๐ Venue Addresses: Wagener Stadium (Nieuwe Kalfjeslaan 21, 1182 AM Amstelveen) & Belfius Hockey Arena (Avenue de la Toison d'Or, 1300 Wavre).