Which teams have qualified for the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026?
India qualified for next year’s Hockey World Cup after beating Korea 4-1 in the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday in Rajgir.
How many teams have qualified for the World Cup?
Eight teams have so far qualified for next year’s men’s Hockey World Cup 2026:
- India became the latest side to make the cut after winning the Asia Cup.
- Belgium and the Netherlands, on account of being hosts of the event, gained direct qualification.
- Australia qualified by winning the FIH Pro League 2023-24.
- Spain qualified by finishing third behind Belgium and FIH Pro League 2024-25 champion Netherlands since the two, on account of being hosts of the World Cup, already secured direct spots.
- Argentina qualified by winning the Pan American Cup 2025.
- Germany qualified by reaching the EuroHockey Championships 2025 final where it faced the Netherlands, which had already secured a spot by virtue of being a co-host.
- New Zealand qualified after winning the Oceania Cup 2025.
How many spots are remaining for the World Cup?
Eight spots for next year’s World Cup are still up for grabs.
- One will go to the winner of the continental event in Africa.
- The last seven spots will be decided through the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in 2026.
Published on Sep 07, 2025