Lausanne [Switzerland], Could 11 (ANI): FIH Hockey Males’s Nations Cup South Africa 2025-26 marks precisely one month to go earlier than the beginning of the event, with anticipation constructing for the competitors in Cape City. 9 bold groups will battle for glory and the possibility to earn promotion to the FIH Hockey Professional League, as per a launch from the FIH.
The event will happen from 11 to twenty June 2026 on the iconic Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape City.
Returning to South Africa for the primary time for the reason that inaugural version in 2022, the Males’s Nations Cup as soon as once more brings collectively a few of the world’s strongest hockey nations exterior the FIH Hockey Professional League, all desperate to take the following huge step on the worldwide stage, as per a launch.
The 2026 version options an thrilling and extremely aggressive line-up, with hosts South Africa joined by France, Eire, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Scotland and, for the very first time, the USA of America. The USA males make their historic debut within the competitors following the withdrawal of Wales.
Followers can sit up for high-quality hockey motion from day one, with the opening fixtures on 11 June that includes Malaysia in opposition to Scotland, Korea dealing with Japan, Eire taking up the USA, and hosts South Africa assembly France in entrance of their dwelling supporters.
Over ten days of intense competitors, groups will battle by means of pool matches and knockout rounds, culminating within the closing on 20 June, the place one nation will elevate the trophy and strengthen its declare for a spot amongst hockey’s elite.
With passionate followers anticipated in Cape City, world-class expertise on show, and promotion stakes including additional depth to each match, the countdown is formally on for an additional unforgettable version of the FIH Hockey Males’s Nations Cup. (ANI)
