WILLEMSTAD — Spain has secured a place in the semifinals of the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 for the first time in two decades, according to the Fédération Internationale de Hockey.

The Spanish men’s hockey team achieved this qualification through a victory in the group stage of the tournament. This result represents a significant milestone for the Spanish squad, which had not reached the final four of a world championship in hockey for twenty years.

The Fédération Internationale de Hockey recognized this achievement as the ‘Amul Moment of the Day,’ a daily award for notable moments during the tournament.

The semifinals of the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 will take place in the upcoming round of matches, with Spain now positioned among the four strongest teams in the competition.