The Italy women’s national hockey team has landed in Hyderabad for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers scheduled from March 8 to 14. Eight nations will vie for three spots in the prestigious tournament in Belgium and the Netherlands in August.
Italy finds itself in Pool A alongside England, Korea, and Austria. Having qualified for the FIH Hockey World Cup twice before, in 1976 and 2018, they are gearing up for the upcoming challenge. Their first match is against England on March 8, followed by clashes with Austria and Korea on March 9 and 11 respectively.
Sara Puglisi, the Captain of the Italy women’s national hockey team, expressed readiness for the competition after thorough preparation. She emphasized the team’s determination to secure the necessary results for a spot in the FIH Hockey World Cup, highlighting their intense training for the event.
