Hyderabad, Feb. 26 -- The Uruguay women's national hockey team, known as the Cimarronas, has officially arrived in Hyderabad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers.

Scheduled from March 8 to 14, this highly anticipated eight-nation tournament will determine three crucial berths for the global showpiece in Belgium and the Netherlands, according to a release.

Standing on the brink of history, Uruguay is fiercely chasing its first-ever World Cup appearance. Led by Captain Belen Barreiro, the squad enters the qualifiers with immense motivation and a grounded, day-by-day mindset.

The team carries valuable experience and momentum following a standout year, highlighted by a second-place finish at the inaugural FIH Hockey Nation...