London, July 22 -- England's road to the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 is officially underway, with the announcement of the women's and men's squads that will take on the world's best from August 15-30.
With both World Cups staged side-by-side in the Netherlands and Belgium, the tournament promises a fortnight of elite international hockey, high-stakes matches and standout moments as the sport's leading nations compete for global honours.
England's men begin their campaign against Pakistan at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Saturday August 15, while England's women open against South Africa at the same venue on Sunday August 16.
Both squads feature a blend of World Cup experience and exciting talent, with ca...