Beginning with the 2023/24 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League, a new incentive was added to the event, with the title winners earning direct qualification for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.
According to the rules, in the event of Belgium or the Netherlands winning the men's or women's title, the highest-placed team behind them will gain direct entry. Australia, who currently lead the men's table with 34 points, have already completed their 16 matches. With Britain's points dropped today, the maximum they can now get is 31 points, taking them out of the title race.
While the Netherlands, currently on 26 points with 4 games remaining in their season, remain in the title hunt, Australia is now guaranteed to finish as title winners or finish second behind the Netherlands, in both instances. They are guaranteed a place. FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2026.
In the Women's FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 season, the Dutch women's team clinched the title with a win over Germany yesterday evening. Argentina are currently second in the table with 34 points, but Germany, with 28 points, could overtake that total in the coming days as there are still 3 games left to be played this season, leading to the upcoming FIH The battle for qualification for the Hockey Women's World Cup 2026 is still pending. open.
According to the rules, in the event of Belgium or the Netherlands winning the men's or women's title, the highest-placed team behind them will gain direct entry. Australia, who currently lead the men's table with 34 points, have already completed their 16 matches. With Britain's points dropped today, the maximum they can now get is 31 points, taking them out of the title race.
While the Netherlands, currently on 26 points with 4 games remaining in their season, remain in the title hunt, Australia is now guaranteed to finish as title winners or finish second behind the Netherlands, in both instances. They are guaranteed a place. FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2026.
In the Women's FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 season, the Dutch women's team clinched the title with a win over Germany yesterday evening. Argentina are currently second in the table with 34 points, but Germany, with 28 points, could overtake that total in the coming days as there are still 3 games left to be played this season, leading to the upcoming FIH The battle for qualification for the Hockey Women's World Cup 2026 is still pending. open.
