Belgium v Spain

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Tuesday 16 Jun 2026

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21:00 Local Time

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Lara Hockey Club Wavre • 

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The Belgium national hockey team, also known as the Red Lions, is the national men's field hockey team of Belgium. They are currently ranked number two in the world according to the International Hockey Federation (FIH). The team has had considerable success in recent years, winning their first ever Olympic medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics where they claimed the silver medal. They also have two back-to-back silver medals in the 2013 and 2017 Euro Hockey Championships, as well as a bronze medal in the 2014 World Cup. The team is led by their captain Thomas Briels and is coached by two-time Olympic gold medalist Shane McLeod. The Red Lions play their home games at the Wilrijkse Plein Stadium in Antwerp, which has a capacity of 3,500. Their passionate fan base has helped them become one of the top hockey teams in the world, and their exciting style of play continues to attract new fans globally.

The Spanish national hockey team has been competing in international competitions since 1920, with their first appearance at the Summer Olympics in Antwerp. They have since participated in several World Championships, European Championships, and Olympic Games, with their most recent appearance at the 2018 Men's World Cup in Bhubaneswar, India. The team has achieved success in recent years, winning the silver medal at the 2017 EuroHockey Championship and finishing in fifth place at the 2018 World Cup. Some notable players on the team include Marc Sallés, Xavi Lleonart, and David Alegre, who have all been playing for the national team since 2005. The Spanish team is known for their dynamic and skillful gameplay, often playing in the Estadio Betero in Valencia, the largest field hockey stadium in Europe with a capacity of 10,000 spectators.