Netherlands vs Belgium Preview & Prediction | 2026 Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup | Semi-Final
by Alex Sarwar ·
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An all-European semi-final sees Netherlands take on Belgium in a battle of the co-hosts.
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How to watch on TV: UK – not televised / USA – USA’s matches will be televised live on CBS
How to watch online: UK – British home nation matches can be streamed live for free on Channel 4 Sport YouTube, while all matches can be streamed live on FIH Watch.Hockey / USA – USA’s matches can be streamed live on CBS digital platforms, while all matches can be streamed live on FIH Watch.Hockey
Netherlands vs Belgium prediction
Netherlands, the world’s number one ranked team and nine-time Women’s FIH World Cup winners lock horns with world number three Belgium, who have never reached the final of this tournament in their history. Belgium are still yet to be beaten, topping Pool C with seven points before beating Germany and drawing with Argentina in the second round.
But it’s hard to see them or anyone stopping Netherlands, who remain the only team to have won all five of their matches. They are averaging exactly five goals per game and boast three clean sheets. They look unstoppable at present and with that all-important home advantage, Netherlands have to be backed to reach the final.
Netherlands vs Belgium tip: Netherlands to win
