*This story was originally published by Hockey Belgium*

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).

WORLD CUP SQUAD

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GOAL KEEPERS

Elena Sotgiu

Elodie Picard

DEFENSE

Vanessa Blockmans

Hélène Brasseur

Lien Hillewaert

Lisa Moors

Emma Puvrez

Stephanie Vanden Borre

MID

Camille Belis

Perrine de Clerck

Louise Dewaet

Alix Gerniers

Michelle Struijk (co-captain)

Judith Vandermeiren

ATTACK

Ambre Ballenghien

Charlotte Englebert (co-captain)

Delphine Marien

Justine Rasir

Famke Van Heel

Emilie Verhees

National coach Adam Commens on his squad: “We are particularly enthusiastic about this group of players. We have quality in all positions, plenty of speed, and a team bursting with ambition to succeed. We are all really looking forward to playing in front of our home crowd in three weeks.”