The 2026 Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup will be the 16th edition of the women’s World Cup. It will be held in Wavre, Belgium, and Amstelveen, Netherlands, from 14th to 30th August, 2026, with 16 teams from 5 confederations to be part of the tournament.
Past 5 Winners of the Tournament:
2022 Spain & Netherlands World Cup –
Netherlands Journey:
Winner: Netherlands (Won 3-1)
Runners-up: Argentina
Netherlands were drawn in Pool A alongside Germany, Chile, and Ireland. The Dutch won all three of their group matches and didn’t lose a single match in the tournament, securing their 9th title.
Group Stage –
Ireland: The Netherlands defeated them 5-1
Germany: Defeated them 3-1
Chile: Defeated them 3-1
Quarterfinals:
Belgium: Defeated them 2-1
Semifinals:
Australia: Defeated them 1-0
Player of the 2022 Tournament: María José Granatto
2018 England World Cup –
Winner: Netherlands (Won 6-0)
Runners-up: Ireland
The Netherlands were drawn into Pool A alongside Italy, South Korea, and China. They won all three of their group stage matches. This was the Netherlands’ 8th title at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup.
Group Stage –
South Korea: The Netherlands defeated them 7-0
China: Defeated them 1-7
Italy: Defeated them 12-1
Quarterfinals:
Against England: Defeated them 2-0
Semifinals:
Against Australia: Defeated them 1-1
(Penalties: Netherlands 3, Australia 1)
Player of the 2018 Tournament: Kitty van Male (Netherlands)
2014 Netherlands World Cup –
Winner: Netherlands (Won 2-0)
Runner-up: Australia
The Netherlands were drawn into Pool A alongside Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, and Belgium, where they won all 5 of their group stage matches.
Group Stage –
Japan: The Netherlands defeated them 6-1
Belgium: Defeated them 4-0
New Zealand: Defeated them 0-2
Australia: Defeated them 0-2
South Korea: Defeated them 3-0
Semifinals:
Against Argentina: Defeated them 4-0
Player of the 2014 Tournament: Ellen Hoog (Netherlands)
2010 Argentina World Cup –
Winner: Argentina (Won 3-1)
Runners-up: Netherlands
Argentina were drawn into Pool B alongside England, South Korea, China, South Africa, and Spain, where they won all five of their group stage matches. The 2010 title was Argentina’s second in the Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup.
Group Stage –
South Africa: Argentina defeated them 5-2
South Korea: Defeated them 1-0
Spain: Defeated them 0-4
China: Defeated them 0-2
England: Defeated them 2-0
Semifinals:
Against Germany: Defeated them 2-1
Player of the 2010 Tournament: Luciana Aymar (Argentina)
2006 Spain World Cup –
Winner: Netherlands (Won 3-1)
Runners-up: Australia
The Netherlands were drawn into Pool A alongside Germany, Spain, England, China, and India. They won four of their group stage matches, and one match ended in a draw.
Group Stage –
India: The Netherlands defeated them 3-2
England: Defeated them 0-1
Spain: Defeated them 2-0
China: Defeated them 1-6
Germany: Match drawn 0-0
Semifinals:
Against Argentina: Defeated them 3-1
Player of the 2006 Tournament: Núria Camón
Rest of the Winners:
| Year | Winner | Score | Runner-Up |
| 2002 | Argentina | 1–1 (4–3 p) | Netherlands |
| 1998 | Australia | 3–2 | Netherlands |
| 1994 | Australia | 2–0 | Argentina |
| 1990 | Netherlands | 3–1 | Australia |
| 1986 | Netherlands | 3–0 | West Germany |
| 1983 | Netherlands | 4–2 | Canada |
| 1981 | West Germany | 1–1 (3–1 p) | Netherlands |
| 1978 | Netherlands | 1–0 | West Germany |
| 1976 | West Germany | 2–0 | Argentina |
| 1974 | Netherlands | 1–0 | Argentina |
