India, Aug. 12 -- England are set to begin their campaign at the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026, with the men's and women's squads confirmed for the tournament running from August 15 to 30. The men will open against Pakistan at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on August 15, while the women start their campaign against South Africa at the same venue a day later. Flora Peel and Lily Walker will lead the women's side, with Zach Wallace named captain of the men's team.

Both squads combine experienced World Cup campaigners with returning and emerging talent. Lily Owsley is set to make her fourth World Cup appearance after reaching 150 England caps, while Olympic medallist Hannah French returns after recovering from an...