How to Watch the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifier
ISMAILIA, Egypt – Don't miss the No. 25 U.S. Men's National Team in action at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifier! This highly anticipated event will take place from March 1 to 7 at Suez Canal Authority Hockey Stadium in Ismailia, Egypt and can be streamed live on Watch.Hockey.
How to Watch
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The No. 25 USMNT sits in Pool A with No. 7 England, No. 17 Egypt, and No. 18 Japan. They open with hosts Egypt on Sunday, March 1 at 2:45 p.m. ET, then see Japan on Monday, March 2 at 12:45 p.m. ET. The Wolves wrap up pool play on Wednesday, March 4 against England at 12:45 p.m. before crossovers on Friday, March 6 and placement games on Saturday, March 7. Pool B features No. 13 Malaysia, No. 14 Pakistan, No. 21 Austria, and No. 23 China.
Date | Time ET | Pool | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
Sunday, March 1 | 2:45 PM | A | Egypt vs USA |
Monday, March 2 | 12:45 PM | A | Japan vs USA |
Wednesday, March 4 | 12:45 PM | A | England vs USA |
Friday, March 6 | Crossovers & Semifinals | ||
Saturday, March 7 | Placement & Final | ||
Click here to view the full match schedule.
Also starting on March 1 and running until March 8, the other men’s FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifier will be taking place in Santiago, Chile. The teams that finish in the top three of each FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifier will secure their place at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. The highest ranked team that finishes in fourth between the two men’s qualifiers will also qualify for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
For more information on the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifier, visit the event page.