Pakistan Hockey Team Announced and Funded Ahead of 2026 World Cup

WHO:

Fédération Internationale de Hockey - Pakistan Men's Squad named for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.

The Express Tribune - Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and PHF President Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani involved in the preparations.

WHAT:

Televisual - Channel 4 is the official broadcast partner of the FIH Hockey Pro League, with a three-year broadcast deal from 2024 to 2027.

Televisual - Joe Blake-Turner, Interim Head of Sport at Channel 4, stated, “Following our partnership with the FIH Hockey Pro League, it’s a thrill to be able to bring hockey fans this year’s Hockey World Cup.”

Televisual - England Hockey CEO Rich Beer emphasized that increasing the visibility of hockey is one of their biggest strategic priorities.

Televisual - Channel 4 has secured exclusive broadcast rights to the home nations men’s and women’s matches in the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.

Televisual - All of England and Scotland Women’s and England and Wales Men’s group matches will be shown live on Channel 4 Sport YouTube.

Televisual - Fixtures include England Men versus Wales Men on Wednesday 19th August.

Televisual - The FIH 2026 Hockey World Cup will take place from 14th to 30th August, featuring 16 men’s and 16 women’s international teams.

Televisual - Germany are the reigning men’s champions, while the Netherlands will be defending the women’s title on home turf.

The Express Tribune - PHF transferred PKR 20 million (approximately $71,000) as advance foreign daily allowance to players and coaching staff.

The Express Tribune - PHF completed arrangements for international air travel, accommodation, meals, local transportation, training facilities, logistics support, and transportation of playing equipment for the World Cup.

WHERE:

Fédération Internationale de Hockey - The 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup will be hosted jointly by Belgium and the Netherlands.

WHEN:

The Express Tribune - The advance payment and arrangements were made ahead of the team's departure for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.

WHY:

Televisual - Rich Beer noted that making every England World Cup match freely available helps build the case for more free-to-air coverage in the future.

The Express Tribune - The advance payment aimed to ensure players and officials remain financially secure during the tournament and focus on their preparations and performances.

The Express Tribune - PHF President Wani stated that the welfare of players and coaches was the federation’s top priority.

HOW:

The Express Tribune - The PHF expressed confidence that the measures taken would help raise the team’s morale and allow players to perform at their highest level during the World Cup.

Channel 4 has secured a three-year broadcast deal as the official partner of the FIH Hockey Pro League, covering the years 2024 to 2027. Joe Blake-Turner, Interim Head of Sport at Channel 4, expressed excitement about bringing this year's Hockey World Cup to fans, while England Hockey CEO Rich Beer highlighted that increasing the visibility of hockey is a top priority. Beer also pointed out that making every England World Cup match freely available will strengthen the argument for more free-to-air coverage in the future.