Published: March 3, 2026 at 10:27 am
The Korea and Wales women’s hockey teams have touched down in Hyderabad ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Hyderabad, Telangana. The eight-nation tournament, running from March 8-14, will determine three qualifying spots for the marquee event in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Hyderabad all geared up to host Women’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026
Led by captain Lee Yuri, Korea brings the experience of nine previous World Cup campaigns, aiming to return to the world stage and challenge their best-ever finish (Bronze, 1990).
Korea women’s hockey team lands in Hyderabad
Meanwhile, Wales arrives fresh off a runner-up finish at the 2025 EuroHockey Championship II, fiercely chasing their first World Cup appearance since 1983.
Tickets for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Hyderabad go live today
Korea is in Pool A, along with England, Italy and Austria, while Wales is in Pool B with India, Scotland and Uruguay.
The live streaming of FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers Hyderabad, Telangana 2026 matches will be available on Star sports Khel and JioHotstar.
