2026 Field Hockey World Cup Begins in Belgium and Netherlands
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Chile
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- La Nacion
- La Tercera
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The 2026 Field Hockey World Cup is taking place from August 15 to August 30 in Belgium and the Netherlands. The tournament features 16 national teams in both the men's and women's competitions. In the women's tournament, the Netherlands enters as the defending champion and the top ranked team in the world. During the opening match on August 15, the Netherlands took a 1 to 0 lead against Chile with a goal by Marijn Veen in the 23rd minute. The Chilean women's team, known as Las Diablas, is competing in Group A alongside the Netherlands, Japan, and Australia. The Chilean squad consists of 20 players, including six debutants and four players who compete in European leagues. Argentina's women's team, the Leonas, is competing in Group B. Under the technical direction of Fernando Ferrara, the Leonas face the United States, Germany, and Scotland. The Argentine squad includes ten debutants and several players who were part of the 2016 junior world championship winning team. Matches involving the Argentine teams are being broadcast on ESPN 2 and Disney plus Premium.
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Sources
- Centre-right La Nacion: 2026 Hockey World Cup fixture: days, times and complete calendar
- Centre-right La Nacion: All the schedules of the Leonas matches in the 2026 World Cup
- Centre-right La Tercera: Live: the Diablas face Netherlands in the Field Hockey World Cup
- Centre-right La Tercera: The 20 Diablas going for glory in the World Cup of Netherlands and Belgium
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