| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup |
| Dates | August 15 to 30, 2026 |
| Host Nations | Belgium and Netherlands (first dual-host format) |
| Main Venues | Belfius Hockey Arena (Wavre, Belgium) & Wagener Stadium (Amsterdam, Netherlands) |
| Teams | 16 men's teams + 16 women's teams |
| Tournament Highlights | Inclusion of the first-ever ParaHockey World Cup |
| ParaHockey Focus | Athletes with intellectual disabilities |
| Format | Dual-group progression with results carried into the next phase |
| Group Stage | 16 teams divided into four groups; top two advance to the second group phase |
| Finals | Men's final in Wavre; women's final in Amsterdam |
| Qualification | Half of slots secured; remaining teams via continental championships & playoffs |
| Tournament Draw | Scheduled for March 2026 |
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