The 2026 Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers will take place in Hyderabad, India, from March 8 to March 14, 2026. This significant event, announced by Hockey India, is expected to draw attention from hockey enthusiasts worldwide.
Participating Teams
Eight international teams will compete for three spots in the prestigious Women’s Hockey World Cup. The teams include:
- India
- England
- Scotland
- Republic of Korea
- Italy
- Uruguay
- Wales
- Austria
Qualification Process
Only the top three teams from the qualifiers in Hyderabad will secure their places at the Women’s Hockey World Cup. This global event is set to unfold in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15 to August 30, 2026.
Global Competition Overview
A total of 16 teams will participate in the Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, with nine teams already confirmed. The Netherlands enters the tournament as the defending champions, having triumphed over Argentina in the 2022 final held in Terrassa, Spain.
India’s Previous Performance
In the 2022 World Cup, India finished ninth after failing to qualify for the quarter-finals. Historically, India’s best World Cup performance was fourth place at the inaugural event in 1974, hosted in France.
Men’s Hockey Success
In related news, the Indian men’s hockey team has also secured qualification for the 2026 Hockey World Cup. They achieved this by winning the Asia Cup held in Bihar last year, defeating the Republic of Korea 4-1 in the final. This victory marked the end of an eight-year wait for India to reclaim the title.
The upcoming Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad promises to be an exciting event as teams vie for a chance to compete on the world stage.
