The world's best hockey nations, 16 in the men's competition and the same number in the women's, will compete for the world title in Belgium and the Netherlands in August next year during the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. The exact match times for both host countries in the group stages were announced today, which also marks the start of the first phase of ticket sales. For the Netherlands, the iconic Wagener Stadion in Amsterdam will be the home base. The Red Lions and Red Panthers will play their group matches in Waver, in the brand-new Belfius Hockey Arena.
