Teams Revealed for 2026 FIH Para Hockey World Cup

WHO:

USA Field Hockey - The ten-athlete roster for the 2026 FIH Para Hockey World Cup includes athletes from California, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Fédération Internationale de Hockey - The French senior Men's National Team has published a list of 20 players selected for the World Cup.

WHAT:

USA Field Hockey - The 2026 FIH Para Hockey World Cup is a 6-a-side event.

USA Field Hockey - The finals will be held at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen and the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre.

USA Field Hockey - Lindsay Jackason, Co-Head Coach, stated, “We are very excited to make history this August in Belgium for the inaugural Para Hockey World Cup.”

USA Field Hockey - Heidi Lewis, Co-Head Coach, expressed, “This is an amazing opportunity not just for our athletes to showcase their skill on the field, but also for our U.S. hockey ii community to see larger opportunities and motivation for growth.”

USA Field Hockey - The 2026 FIH Para Hockey World Cup will feature a co-ed team made up of ten adult athletes and five staff of coaches and managers.

USA Field Hockey - The USA’s Hockey ii (Intellectual Impairment) team will compete in its first-ever international tournament.

Fédération Internationale de Hockey - The French team will participate in the World Cup organized from August 15 to 30, 2026.

Fédération Internationale de Hockey - France will face Belgium, Germany, and Malaysia in the group stage matches.

WHERE:

USA Field Hockey - The 2026 FIH Para Hockey World Cup will be held in Amstelveen, Netherlands, and Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium.

Fédération Internationale de Hockey - The matches for the French team will take place at the Belfius Hockey Arena.

WHEN:

Fédération Internationale de Hockey - The final phase and ranking matches for the French team will start from Friday, August 21st.

USA Field Hockey - The 2026 FIH Para Hockey World Cup is scheduled from August 21 to 25, 2026.

Fédération Internationale de Hockey - The World Cup will occur from August 15 to 30, 2026.

Fédération Internationale de Hockey - France's group stage matches are scheduled for August 15, August 17, and August 19, 2026.

WHY:

Fédération Internationale de Hockey - The French team is relying on an experienced group, reinforced by less capped players and youngsters from the U21 World Cup last December.

USA Field Hockey - The USA Field Hockey team was invited by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to compete, marking a historic moment for the Hockey ii community.

HOW:

Fédération Internationale de Hockey - The French squad includes 12 players who played hockey in the Benelux last season and 8 registered with leading teams in the French Elite Championship.

USA Field Hockey - The team has been preparing through training sessions focused on technical and strategic development, as well as building team culture.

Fédération Internationale de Hockey - Coach John-John Dohmen has selected an experienced group of players, including some less capped players and youngsters from the U21 World Cup.

The 2026 FIH Para Hockey World Cup is set to make history this August in Belgium, featuring a six-a-side format with finals taking place at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen and the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre. Co-Head Coaches Lindsay Jackason and Heidi Lewis expressed their excitement about this inaugural event, highlighting the opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills and for the U.S. hockey community to find motivation for growth. Meanwhile, the French team is gearing up for their matches starting on August 21, relying on a mix of experienced players and promising youngsters from the U21 World Cup, with a squad that includes 12 players who played in the Benelux last season.