Uruguay Women and USA Men to Make Their FIH Hockey Nations Cup Debut

Introduction of New Teams

For the first time, the women's team from Uruguay and the men's team from the USA will compete in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2026. This change comes after the withdrawal of both the Scotland women's and Wales men's teams.

Women's Nations Cup Scheduled in Auckland

The Women's Nations Cup is set to occur in Auckland, New Zealand, from June 15 to June 21. The tournament will feature a strong lineup, including the host nation New Zealand, along with teams from the USA, Japan, Korea, Chile, Uruguay, and France, who earned promotion through the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2. Additionally, India will participate after being relegated from the 2024-25 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League.

Men's Nations Cup to be Held in Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa, will host the Men's Nations Cup from June 11 to June 20. This event will showcase some of the world's top-ranked teams, including South Africa, New Zealand, France, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, and the USA. Scotland will also join after being promoted through the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2, while Ireland will compete after their relegation from the 2024-25 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League.

Overview of the Tournament

Established in 2021, the FIH Hockey Nations Cup aims to create a competitive platform for top-ranked teams that are not part of the FIH Hockey Pro League. The winning team gains the opportunity to be promoted to the Pro League in the subsequent season.

To date, India, Spain, and New Zealand have claimed victory in the women's competition, while South Africa won the first edition of the men's tournament, followed by consecutive wins for the New Zealand men's team.