# Hockey World Cup 2026 to feature new rules, second group stage

2026-08-14T16:53:11+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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The men's and women's hockey World Cups will be held in Belgium and the Netherlands, with sports.ndtv.com reporting that the tournaments will introduce new rules, a second group stage, and a revised qualification process. The article explains the changes as the top teams prepare for the double-header event. No further details on the specific rule modifications or qualification criteria have been provided.

## Coverage

- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/hockey/from-group-stage-to-semifinals-decoding-hockey-world-cup-2026s-new-structure-11909729#publisher=newsstand>

Tags: Belgium, FIH, Hockey World Cup, Netherlands
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