Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Hyderabad to Host 2026 Hockey World Cup Qualifiers
The Indian women's hockey team didn't automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup, but they'll get another chance.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has chosen Hyderabad, India, to host the qualifying event from March 8 to 14, 2025.
Eight teams, including India, will compete for a spot in the World Cup, which will be held in Belgium and the Netherlands.
This is a big opportunity for the Indian team to show their skills and make it to the World Cup.
Hyderabad, Telangana, will host the 2026 Hockey World Cup qualifiers for women from March 8 to 14, 2025.
The Indian women's hockey team will compete in this event after missing automatic qualification at the Asia Cup.
Eight teams, including India, England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales, and Austria, will participate.
The qualifiers are a last-chance event to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in Belgium and the Netherlands.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced the hosting of the event in Hyderabad.
- Who
- India, England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales, Austria
- What
- 2026 Hockey World Cup Qualifiers
- When
- 8 to 14 March 2025
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- To qualify for the 2026 Hockey World Cup in Belgium and Netherlands
- Event
- 2026 Hockey World Cup Qualifiers
- Host City
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Dates
- 8 to 14 March 2025
- Teams
- India, England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales, Austria
- Organizer
- International Hockey Federation (FIH)
