South Africa Marches Into FIH Hockey Nations Cup Semi-Finals
The South African Hockey Association (SAHA) has announced the highly anticipated lineup for the top four of the 2026 FIH Hockey Nations Cup following the conclusion of an intense group stage.
Image: SAHA - South African Hockey AssociationThe four nations remaining in the tournament and fighting for the ultimate title are Japan, France, New Zealand, and the host nation, South Africa.
The tournament now moves into the high-stakes knockout phase, with both semi-final matchups scheduled to take place back-to-back on Friday, 19 June 2026.
Semi-Final Match Schedule
Fans can look forward to a thrilling evening of world-class hockey, with the world's elite teams clashing for a spot in the grand finale:
16:45 – France vs. Japan
19:00 – New Zealand vs. South Africa
Ticket and Broadcast Information
For supporters looking to witness the action live from the stands, event tickets can be purchased directly through the official ticketing portal at iTickets.
For those cheering from home or on the move, comprehensive live coverage is available across multiple platforms to ensure fans do not miss a single moment of the drama:
Inside South Africa: All matches will be streamed live on SABC + (www.sabc-plus.com).
Outside South Africa: International viewers can catch the global broadcast via Watch.Hockey.
The local crowd will undoubtedly turn up in numbers both online and at the stadium to rally behind South Africa as they take on a formidable New Zealand side under the Friday night lights.