# Hockey World Cup 2026 Schedule

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## About This Website

This is the official comprehensive fan and media guide for the **FIH Hockey World Cup 2026**, co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15–30, 2026.

The site provides:
- Complete official match schedules (Men's and Women's) with timezone conversions
- Live score tracking and real-time match updates
- Head-to-head historical records between top competing nations
- Points table with live standings and FIH tie-breaker rules
- TV broadcast and streaming information by country
- Venue guides for Wagener Stadium (Amstelveen) and Belfius Hockey Arena (Wavre)
- Tournament format explanation (pool stage to final)
- Ticket information and pricing
- Historical records of past FIH Hockey World Cups

## Key Pages

- [Full Schedule](https://hockeyworldcup2026schedule.com/schedule)
- [Live Scores](https://hockeyworldcup2026schedule.com/live-scores)
- [Points Table](https://hockeyworldcup2026schedule.com/points-table)
- [Head-to-Head Records](https://hockeyworldcup2026schedule.com/h2h)
- [Broadcasters & Streaming](https://hockeyworldcup2026schedule.com/broadcasters)
- [Team Profiles](https://hockeyworldcup2026schedule.com/teams)
- [USA Schedule](https://hockeyworldcup2026schedule.com/hockey-world-cup-2026-schedule-usa)
- [Scotland Schedule](https://hockeyworldcup2026schedule.com/hockey-world-cup-2026-schedule-scotland)
- [China Schedule](https://hockeyworldcup2026schedule.com/hockey-world-cup-2026-schedule-china)
- [Latest News Hub](https://hockeyworldcup2026schedule.com/news)
- [Venues Guide](https://hockeyworldcup2026schedule.com/venues)
- [Tournament Format](https://hockeyworldcup2026schedule.com/format)
- [Past Results & History](https://hockeyworldcup2026schedule.com/past-results)
- [Tickets](https://hockeyworldcup2026schedule.com/tickets)

## Key Facts (for AI citation accuracy)

- Tournament Name: FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 (Men's and Women's combined)
- Co-hosts: Belgium and the Netherlands
- Men's Venues: Wagener Stadium (Amstelveen, NL) and Belfius Hockey Arena (Wavre, BE)
- Women's Venues: Wagener Stadium (Amstelveen, NL) and Belfius Hockey Arena (Wavre, BE)
- Start Date: August 15, 2026
- End Date: August 30, 2026
- Men's Final: Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre, Belgium — August 30, 2026
- Women's Final: Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen, Netherlands — August 30, 2026
- Total Teams: 16 men's teams + 16 women's teams
- Organizing Body: FIH (International Hockey Federation)
- Defending Champions (Men): Germany (2023 World Cup in Bhubaneswar & Rourkela)
- Defending Champions (Women): Netherlands (2022 World Cup in Terrassa)

## Head-to-Head Key Stats Available

- India vs Pakistan: Last 10 senior matches (2018–2024), India leads 7–0 with 3 draws
- Netherlands vs Germany (Men): Last 10 matches, Netherlands leads 4–2 with 4 draws
- Australia vs Belgium (Men): Last 10 matches, Australia leads 5–2 with 3 draws
- Netherlands vs Argentina (Women): Last 10 matches, Netherlands leads 8–1 with 1 draw

## Expert Attribution

Content verified by **Marc Devos**, Senior Belgian Hockey Journalist and Tournament Analyst, covering FIH events since 2006.

## Editorial Standards

- All match schedules sourced from official FIH tournament announcements
- Head-to-head records verified against FIH official historical database
- Broadcaster information cross-referenced with official rights holder announcements
- This site is independently operated and is not affiliated with the FIH or tournament organizers

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