March 2026 newsWorld Cup
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France and Ireland secure Hockey World Cup places in Santiago
The men’s qualifier sent its leading European teams into the 2026 global championship.
01–09 Mar South America Santiago, Chile
France and Ireland secured qualification through the FIH World Cup Qualifier in Santiago after winning their semifinals.
The tournament brought national teams from several continents into a single qualification route, while the women’s competition also allocated World Cup places.
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