The FIH Hockey World Cup 2006 Qualifiers will undoubtedly remain one of the highlights of this year for international hockey. Held across three continents – Ismailia (Egypt), Santiago (Chile) and Hyderabad (India) – these tournaments were a testament to sporting excellence and high emotions. This bodes well for the World Cup!

FIH President Tayyab Ikram met IOC President Kirsty Coventry and said: “Had a great interaction with International Olympic Committee – IOC President Kirsty Coventry at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland. We engaged in a thorough discussion about the ongoing geopolitical situation, its impact on sport, hoc events and the potential of sport to bring nations together, which is especially important at this time.

Lausanne, Switzerland – After a thrilling FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026 draw ceremony held yesterday at the Wagener Stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where participating teams and athletes discovered their opponents for the group stage, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has now confirmed the match schedule for the World Cup!