France withstood a fierce second-half fightback from South Africa in the final to be crowned FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup champions in front of a sold-out crowd at Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town. Earlier in the day, New Zealand came from a goal down to beat Japan 3-1 and claim the bronze medal.

The Dutch women continued their dominance in the FIH Hockey Pro League with a 4-2 win over Spain in Rotterdam on Saturday, while the men completed a 5-3 victory over Germany. Over in London in the battle to avoid relegation, Australia claimed a vital 3-0 win over England, so lifting them off the bottom of the table. There was better news for England’s men, who pulled off a shootout victory over Argentina. And there was disappointment for the Belgian women in Wavre as Argentina beat them 3-2, while in the other match of the day, Spain secured a 4-2 win over Pakistan.

The penultimate day of action from the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2026 saw India and New Zealand secure crucial wins in the semi-finals, sending them to the title decider, with the opportunity to qualify for the FIH Hockey Pro League within their grasp.