Hyderabad, Jan. 12 -- Hockey India on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana to host the Women's 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from March 8-14 this year.

The prestigious qualification tournament will feature eight international teams -- hosts India, England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales, and Austria -- competing for a place at the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026, which will take place from August 15-30 this year.

At stake in Hyderabad will be three coveted World Cup berths, with the teams finishing first, second and third in the tournament earning direct qualification for the global showpiece. The upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup...