Hyderabad, March 3 -- The Korea and Wales women's hockey teams touched down in Hyderabad on Tuesday ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Telangana.

The eight-nation tournament, running from March 8-14, will determine three qualifying spots for the marquee event in Belgium and the Netherlands, according to a release.

Led by Captain Lee Yuri, Korea brings the experience of nine previous World Cup campaigns, aiming to return to the world stage and challenge their best-ever finish (Bronze, 1990).

Meanwhile, Wales arrives fresh off a runner-up finish at the 2025 EuroHockey Championship II, fiercely chasing their first World Cup appearance since 1983.

Korea is in Pool A, along with England, Italy and Austria, while Wales is ...