The selection of the Belgian Red Panthers – the national women's hockey team – for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 was announced on Saturday afternoon. National coach Adam Commens informed his troops this morning before announcing his official squad of 20 players. They will participate in the Hockey World Cup, which takes place from August 15 to 30 in Waver and Amstelveen (the Netherlands).

As we count down to the highly anticipated FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026, we take a closer look at the competing men's and women's teams ready to battle for global supremacy. In this special preview series, we profile each nation's journey to the tournament, examining their road to qualification, historic achievements, key players to watch, and the tactical minds leading them into the ultimate hockey showcase. In today’s story we take a look at the French men’s team, ranked #9 in the world. 

The Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) today announced the 20-player squad that will represent Malaysia at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, to be held in Wavre, Belgium, from 15 to 30 August.