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Hockey: FIH expands Nations Cup and Nations Cup 2 to 10 teams, Nations Cup 2 to be an annual event

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FIH Expands Hockey Nations Cup and Nations Cup 2 to 10 Teams from Next Edition

By IANS News June 11, 2026 • 10:03 AM View: 240

In line with one of the key pillars of its Empowerment and Engagement Strategy, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has decided to expand the FIH Hockey Nations Cup and the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2, increasing the participating teams from the current eight to ten from the next edition onwards.

In total, this move means that eight additional teams will participate across these events each year. The Nations Cup and Nations Cup 2 are the second and third rungs of the FIH Pro League. The winner of the Nations Cup is set to qualify for the FIH Pro League in the next season.