The record-holder 13-time finalists and nine-time champions Netherlands are ready to host the Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 along with Belgium, which is set to run between 15 August and 30 August 2026. The most consistent team in the tournament’s history has announced the complete squad for the tournament on 29th July 2026.
Last three-time champions Netherlands are jointly hosting the Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, as they have directly qualified for the tournament as the co-hosts, just like Belgium.
Complete Netherlands squad in Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
Anne Veenendaal (Goalkeeper)
Josine Koning (Goalkeeper)
Rosa Fernig
Lisa Post
Xan de Waard
Yibbi Jansen
Renée van Laarhoven
Felice Albers
Pien Sanders (Captain)
Luna Fokke
Sanne Koolen
Frédérique Matla
Joosje Burg
Marleen Jochems
Freeke Moes
Marijn Veen
Pien Dicke
Daantje de Kruijff
Eline Jansen
Guusje Moes
Netherlands schedule in Pool A of Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
15 August 2026 – 16:00: Netherlands vs Chile (Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen, Netherlands)
17 August 2026 – 18:00: Australia vs Netherlands (Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen, Netherlands)
19 August 2026 – 18:00: Netherlands vs Japan (Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen, Netherlands)
Netherlands performances in Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup history
Netherlands are dominantly holding the record for the most successful team in the Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup, as they have won nine trophies (1974, 1978, 1983, 1986, 1990, 2006, 2014, 2018, and 2022) after playing 13 Finals. They have failed to reach the Final only twice, while they have reached it in all the last seven editions, including winning all last three tournaments.
1974: Champions
1976: 3rd
1978: Champions
1981: Runners-up
1983: Champions
1986: Champions
1990: Champions
1994: 6th
1998: Runners-up
2002: Runners-up
2006: Champions
2010: Runners-up
2014: Champions
2018: Champions
2022: Champions
