The FIH Para Hockey World Cup is an international para hockey competition organised by the International Hockey Federation. The tournament's first edition started in 2026. The tournament features mixed-gender national teams, allowing male and female athletes to compete together in the same team under the FIH Hockey ID regulations.
The inaugural tournament was hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands, alongside the 2026 Men's and Women's Hockey World Cups. Italy won the first ever World Cup tournament, beating Spain in the final by 5–4.
History The concept of an international world championship for para hockey emerged as part of the International Hockey Federation's (FIH) strategy to expand opportunities for athletes with disabilities and promote inclusive participation in field hockey. In June 2023, the FIH signed a partnership agreement with Special Olympics to support the global development of Hockey ID (para hockey for athletes with intellectual disabilities) and to increase opportunities for international competition.
On 30 September 2025, the FIH announced the inaugural FIH Para Hockey World Cup, to be held from 21 to 25 August 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands alongside the 2026 Men's and Women's FIH Hockey World Cups. The tournament has been established as the first official world championship organised by the FIH for para hockey and features sixteen national Hockey ID teams competing in a six-a-side format.
Results Summaries YearHostFinalThird place matchNumber of teamsWinnerScoreRunner-upThird placeScoreFourth place2026 DetailsLouvain-la-Neuve and Wavre, BelgiumAmstelveen, Netherlands 5–43–116
Successful national teams + Teams reaching the top four Team Champions Runners-up Third place Fourth place1 (2026)1 (2026)1 (2026)1 (2026*) * = host country
Team appearances Team 2026Total Argentina 13th1 Belgium 4th1 Bulgaria 5th1 Chile 15th1 England 9th1 France 7th1 Germany 5th1 India 11th1 Ireland 11th1 Italy 1st1 Malaysia 3rd1 Netherlands 7th1 Pakistan 9th1 Spain 2nd1 United States 13th1 Zambia 15th1Total (16)16
Debut of teams YearDebutantsTotal2026 Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, England, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Pakistan, Spain, United States, Zambia16Total16
See also Field hockey at the Summer Olympics Men's FIH Hockey World Cup Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup Men's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Women's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Women's FIH Hockey World Cup Women's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup
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