Ireland played Belgium on 2026-08-20 in a Pool C match at the Women's Hockey World Cup. Live updates covered the crucial match between the two teams.
Ireland's field hockey team defeated New Zealand 3–2 on August 18, 2026, at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Belgium, keeping their World Cup hopes alive despite conceding a late goal. Gareth Grundie's side produced a strong second-half performance.