FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Points Table Updated (August 17): Men's and Women's Pool Standings
Get the latest FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool Standings for both men's and women's tournaments, co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands. Early leaders include host nations Netherlands and Belgium, along with Australia, Germany, and England. India's men's team won its opener, and the women's team drew their first match.
The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands, has kicked off with thrilling encounters across both the men's and women's tournaments. As of August 17, 2026, several teams have established early dominance in their respective pools after the initial round of matches. In the men's competition, co-hosts Netherlands lead Pool A, while defending champions Germany sit atop Pool B. Australia and England also command their pools C and D respectively, setting the stage for intense battles ahead. For the women, Australia, Germany, co-hosts Belgium, and England have all secured vital wins to take pole position in their groups A, B, C, and D respectively. India's men's team opened their campaign with a decisive win, placing them second in Pool D, while the women's team secured a draw against China, currently holding third in their Pool D. FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Schedule Today (August 17): Men’s and Women’s Match Timings in IST, Venues, Groups.
Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool Standings
Here are the current standings in the Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 as of August 16, 2026:
Pool A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands (H) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 | Argentina | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 3 | Japan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
Netherlands opened their campaign with a dominant 5-1 victory over New Zealand, while Argentina secured a clean 3-0 win against Japan.
Pool B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 | Belgium (H) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | France | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Malaysia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
Defending champions Germany showcased their intent with a resounding 5-1 win against Malaysia. Co-hosts Belgium edged past France with a 3-2 victory in a closely contested match.
Pool C
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Spain | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Ireland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 4 | South Africa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
Australia secured a 3-1 win over Ireland, while Spain mirrored the scoreline with a 3-1 victory against South Africa.
Pool D
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Wales | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
England kicked off their tournament with a dominant 4-1 win over Pakistan. India also started strong, defeating Wales 3-1 in their opening fixture.
Women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool Standings
Here are the current standings in the Women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 as of August 16, 2026:
Pool A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Netherlands (H) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Chile | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 4 | Japan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Australia commenced their campaign with a 2-0 victory against Japan, while co-hosts Netherlands secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Chile.
Pool B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Argentina | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | United States | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Scotland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
Germany started strong with a 3-0 win over Scotland. Argentina and the United States played out a 1-1 draw in their opening match.
Pool C
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium (H) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Spain | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Ireland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 |
Co-hosts Belgium delivered a strong performance, defeating New Zealand 5-2. Spain secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Ireland.
Pool D
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 | China | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | India | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | South Africa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
England demonstrated their dominance with a convincing 4-0 win against South Africa. India and China shared the points in a 2-2 draw.
Today, August 17, 2026, promises more thrilling hockey action with several crucial matches scheduled. The Men's tournament will see India take on England at 15:00 CEST (18:30 IST) at Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen, while the Women's tournament features a highly anticipated clash between Australia and the Netherlands at 18:00 CEST (21:30 IST) at the same venue. Fans can expect further shifts in the pool standings as teams vie for qualification to the next round of this prestigious global event.
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