USA - David Passmore, Head Coach

"The need to be in Pro League is obvious in order to play the top teams and I feel the group is ready to re-enter the league after a period of building and development. Our aim is to initially get out of the pool and then to the final and win the Nations Cup. It won’t be easy, of course, with so many top sides so we know we will need to be at our best.”

Indian - Sjoerd Marijne, Head Coach

"The Nations Cup is an important tournament for us. We want to go there and play with ambition to set a standard for ourselves that we can build on. We have built on those aspects in the Argentina and Australia tours, which gave us good preparation as a team. Now, it is about taking the next step and showing that level consistently across a full tournament. The squad is motivated and ready for the challenge.”

France - Ben Howarth, Head Coach

We are excited to be arriving in New Zealand for a week of top competition, which is an exciting opportunity for our young team to continue evolving. Our aim is to try and solidify our place in the tournament having won promotion last year.

New Zealand - Phil Burrows, Head Coach

“It’s an exciting time for hockey in New Zealand. Opportunities to host international tournaments on home soil don’t come around often, so it’s a great occasion for both the players and fans. For our group, it’s a valuable pressure tournament leading into the World Cup later this year, especially as defending champions with the expectations that come from playing at home. It’s also a special moment for Ruby Baker, who has thoroughly earned the opportunity to make her debut in front of a home crowd.”

Japan - Amiru Shimada, Captain

"We will do our best to win the tournament and earn promotion to the FIH Pro League by playing the resilient and aggressive hockey that defines Team Japan. We are ready to compete with pride, challenge every opponent, and give our best in every match.":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"="">

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Chile - Manuela Urroz, Captain

"This is the fourth edition of the Nations Cup that we are participating in. In the last two editions, we achieved 3rd place. We know it will be a very competitive and balanced tournament, but our goal is to qualify for the Pro League, which would be historic for Chile."":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"="">

Korea - Yong Soo Kim, Head Coach

“United as one team, the Korean Women’s National Hockey Team is ready to take on the Nations Cup with confidence and determination.":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":225,"335559739":225}"="">

Every player will give everything on the field, showing passion, resilience, and an uncompromising fighting spirit.":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":225,"335559739":225}"="">

Together, we will compete with pride and strive to achieve the best possible results for our country.”":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":225,"335559739":225}"="">

":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":225,"335559739":225}"="">For more details about the FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26, click here.