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Dutch and Belgian Hockey Players Ready for Mental Game: 'Messages Will Come'
On 2026-08-27, co-hosts Netherlands and Belgium face off in Amstelveen in the Women's Hockey World Cup semifinals. The Netherlands, reigning Olympic, world, and European champions, are favorites, but Belgian captain Charlotte Englebert believes her team has a real chance if they play perfectly and adapt tactically. Both teams expect mental games, with Englebert and Dutch player Pien Sanders anticipating psychological tactics. Recent encounters have been close, with Belgium winning in the 2024 Pro League. The match airs live at 18:10 on NPO 1 and NOS platforms.
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