The men’s semi-final line-up of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 is now complete, with Spain and Germany securing the final two places after an intense second pool phase in Belgium.
Hosts Belgium came agonisingly close to reaching the last four, but Spain held their nerve in a tightly contested encounter to seal qualification after a 1-1 draw and end the home side’s semi-final hopes. Germany also booked their place in convincing fashion, producing a strong performance against Australia to confirm their progression.
After two pool phases and weeks of world-class hockey across Belgium and the Netherlands, the tournament now enters its decisive stage. Spain and Germany join the Netherlands and England in the semi-finals, with just four teams remaining in the race for the sport’s biggest prize.
The road to the title is now clear: one of these four nations will be crowned FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Champion. With a place in the final at stake, fans can look forward to two blockbuster semi-finals as the battle for global hockey glory reaches its climax.
The semi-finals will take place on Friday 28 August in Belgium and The Netherlands.